Which finding is most consistent with hypernatremia?

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A. intense thirst with dry sticky mucous membranes — Hypernatremia often causes thirst, dry mucous membranes, restlessness, and neurologic changes from cellular dehydration.

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B. watery diarrhea with absent thirst

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C. tetany and circumoral tingling

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D. bradycardia with moist skin