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-- If
two or more of the signs are not present
in the red row or yellow row, classify the child as having NO DEHYDRATION. This child does not have enough signs to be classified as having SEVERE SOME DEHYDRATION. Some of these children may have one sign of dehydration or have lost fluids without showing signs.
* * * Here is a description of each classification for dehydration
SEVERE DEHYDRATION If the child has two of the following signs -- lethargic or unconscious,
sunken eyes, notable to drink or drinking poorly, skin pinch goes back very slowly -- classify the dehydration as SEVERE DEHYDRATION.
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