What are signs of dehydration in a 5 year old?

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* normal thirst or may refuse some liquids * a moist mouth and tongue * normal to slightly decreased urine output * less than 3 percent weight loss * normal heart rate, pulses, breathing, and warm extremities * capillary refill less than 2 seconds * instant recoil on skin turgor test * eyes not sunken (and/or fontanel in a baby) * increased thirst * a dry mouth and tongue * decreased urine output * 3 to 9 percent weight loss * normal to increased heart rate and pulses, normal to fast breathing, and cool extremities * capillary refill greater than 2 seconds * recoil on skin turgor test in less than 2 seconds * slightly sunken eyes (and/or fontanel in a baby) * poor drinking or may be unable to drink * a parched mouth and tongue * minimal or no urine output * greater than 9 percent weight loss * increased heart rate, weak pulses, deep breathing, and cool, mottled extremities * capillary refill that is very prolonged or minimal * recoil on skin turgor test in more than 2 seconds * deeply sunken eyes (and/or fontanel in a baby)

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