Which of the following indicates dehydration?

• A. Sunken eyes in severe cases.
• B. Normal mucus membranes.
• C. Bright, moist gums.
• D. Healthy skin elasticity.

Answer: (A)

Dehydration shows up as signs of reduced fluid in the body's tissues, and one clear, visible indicator is sunken eyes, especially in severe cases. When the body loses fluids, the tissues around the eyes can appear hollow because there’s less fluid support. The other signs listed point to being well hydrated: normal mucus membranes, bright, moist gums, and skin that remains elastic all suggest adequate fluid levels. If dehydration progresses, you’d see other changes like reduced skin turgor, but those aren’t indicated by the other options.