Which symptom is NOT typically associated with dehydration in older adults?

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with dehydration in older adults?

• A. Dry mouth.
• B. Dark urine.
• C. Clear urine.
• D. Confusion.

Answer: (C)

Dehydration in older adults tends to cause the body to conserve water, so urine becomes more concentrated and darker, while saliva production drops leading to a dry mouth. Cognitive changes such as confusion can also arise from fluid imbalance. Clear urine indicates dilute urine, which is not a sign of dehydration and usually reflects adequate hydration. So the symptom that does not fit with dehydration is clear urine.