As per the recent WHO classification of dehydration in children, all of the following are type of dehydration, EXCEPT

As per the recent WHO classification of dehydration in children, all of the following are type of dehydration, EXCEPT Correct Answer Moderate dehydration

Explanation:-

Table

WHO guideline for the classification of dehydration

Parameters

No dehydration

Some dehydration

Severe dehydration

Appearance

Well, alert

Restless, irritable

Lethargic or unconscious; floppy

Eyes

Normal

Sunken

Very sunken

Thirst

Drinks normally, not thirsty

Thirsty, drinks eagerly

Drinks poorly or is not able to drink

Skin pinch

Goes back quickly
(< 1 second)

Goes back slowly
(1 second)

Goes back very slowly
(≥ 2 seconds)

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