Although karen drinks a moderate amount of fluid each day, all of it (except the wine) contains caffeine-a diuretic that stimulates the body to urinate. assuming that karen is getting enough fluid to offset coffee's diuretic effect, what potential conditions related to chronically low fluid intake levels (dehydration) might she need to be aware of?

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Jolee

25 September, 03:11

Although karen drinks a moderate amount of fluid each day, all of it (except the wine) contains caffeine-a diuretic that stimulates the body to urinate. assuming that karen is getting enough fluid to offset coffee's diuretic effect, what potential conditions related to chronically low fluid intake levels (dehydration) might she need to be aware of?

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Ismael · Answer 1

Karen should be aware of symptoms she may experience which could include headaches, dizziness, dark colored urine or no urine. Karen could also become lethargic, constipated or have a sticky or dry mouth along with confusion, rapid pulse, fast breathing and/or fever.