Dehydration
Dehydration can be indicative of dysphagia and can contribute to dysphagia. Dehydration may also cause renal failure Here are some clinical signs doctors look for when assessing for dehydration:
- Pinch the skin on the back of a patient's hand - if it doesn't retract - sign of dehydration.
- Look into the patients mouth - is is dry?
- Are the patients eyes dry?
- Is the patients heart rate high?
- Does the patient have low blood pressure?
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