<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat does a physical exam for salmonellosis look like?  <response>: <reason> Depending on the severity of salmonellosis, patients appearance may range from alert and oriented, being able to communicate, to severely dehydrated, hypotensive, with sunken eyes. A fever is often presentTachycardia may be presentThe pulse may be weakHypotension may be presentTachypnea may be presentPallor may be presentMucosa may be dehydratedAbdominal distention may be present Abdominal tenderness may be present An abdominal mass may be present Hepatosplenomegaly may be present in immunocompromised patientsMental status may be altered Obtundation may be present 