A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a toddler who has moderate dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Increased respiratory rate: Dehydration can cause compensatory tachypnea to offset metabolic acidosis. B. Increased platelet count: Dehydration typically affects fluid balance but does not directly increase platelet count. C. Decreased hematocrit: Dehydration often causes hemoconcentration, leading to an increased hematocrit. D. Decreased heart rate: Dehydration usually causes tachycardia, not bradycardia.