dry & sticky mucous membrane

flushed dry skin, thirst, increased body temperature, irritability, convulsions, coma

increased sodium > 145 mEq/L

increased osmolarity > 295 mosm/kg 

Sensible Water Loss

(Define) 

Occurs through excess perspiration & can be perceived by the client or through inspection (stimulation of sweat glands 

Insensible Water Loss 

(Define) 

Continuous and occurs through the skin and lungs

Increases with fever or burns