Identify signs and symptoms of dehydration in adults?

1. Increased thirst
2. Dry mouth and dry skin
3. Dark yellow urine or decreased urine output
4. Fatigue and weakness
5. Dizziness or lightheadedness
6. Headache
7. Muscle cramps
8. Rapid heartbeat
9. Sunken eyes
10. Confusion or irritability

Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults:

Mild Dehydration (5-15% loss of body weight):

- Thirst
- Dry mouth and tongue
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Decreased urine output
- Dark yellow urine
- Constipation
- Dizziness upon standing

Moderate Dehydration (15-25% loss of body weight):

- Intensified symptoms of mild dehydration
- Sunken eyes
- Muscle cramps
- Confusion
- Low blood pressure
- Rapid heartbeat
- Nausea or vomiting

Severe Dehydration (25-35% loss of body weight):

- Immediate medical attention required
- Delirium or seizures
- Inability to drink or keep fluids down
- Rapid weight loss
- Dry, wrinkled skin
- Cold, clammy skin
- Sunken chest
- Very low blood pressure
- Weak or absent pulse
- Unresponsiveness or coma