A sign of dehydration related to the eyes is which of the following?

• A. Sunken eyes
• B. Bright, alert eyes
• C. Puffy eyelids
• D. Glassy eyes

Answer: (A)

Recognizing signs of dehydration through facial features is important. When the body loses fluids, the eye sockets can look more recessed and the eyes may appear sunken. This makes sunken eyes a classic sign of dehydration, especially in children who may be unable to describe thirst or dryness.

The other options don’t align with dehydration indicators as reliably. Bright, alert eyes suggest adequate hydration or normal function, not dehydration. Puffy eyelids can come from crying, allergies, or fluid retention, not specifically from dehydration. Glassy eyes can occur with fatigue or illness and don’t pinpoint dehydration.

So the eye sign most closely linked to dehydration is sunken eyes.