A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is dehydrated?

A. BP 178/90 mm Hg Indicates hypertension, not dehydration. B. Low body temperature Not associated with dehydration; fever is more common. C. Skin tenting present Skin tenting is a classic sign of dehydration due to reduced skin turgor. D. Jugular vein distention Sign of fluid overload or heart failure, not dehydration.