The nurse is assessing an infant brought to the clinic with diarrhea. The infant is alert but has dry mucous membranes. Which other sign indicates the infant is still in the early or mild stage of dehydration?

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Tachycardia (fast heart rate) is a sign of early or mild dehydration in infants. Dry mucous membranes are also indicative of dehydration, but it is not a sign of the stage of dehydration. Increased blood pressure is not a typical sign of dehydration in infants, and decreased blood pressure is a sign of severe dehydration.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Infant Brought to the Clinic