In malnourished children the following parameters are reliable indicators of dehydration except __________ ?: (A) Skin turgor, (B) Dry buccal mucosa, (C) Oliguria, (D) Thirst
Answer is A. Reliable indicator of malnourished child : Signs of dehydration Shock Severa Palmar pallor Eyesigns of vit A deficiency Localising sign of infections Skin infection , pneumonia,fever Hypothermia, mouth ulcers Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition