Which signs and symptoms of dehydration may occur secondary to a diuretic? (Select all that apply.)

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Diuretics increase urine output, which can lead to dehydration. Signs and symptoms of dehydration include decreased skin turgor, which will cause skin to remain peaked on turgor assessment, and sunken eyeballs. Bounding peripheral pulses and neck vein engorgement are not typical signs of dehydration. Decreased urine specific gravity may indicate dehydration, but it is not specific to dehydration caused by diuretics.

Which Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration May Occur Secondary to a Diuretic