define oral rehydration solution and when it is given to the patient
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treatment. Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially that due to diarrhea. It involves drinking water with modest amounts of sugar and salts, specifically sodium and potassium. Oral rehydration therapy can also be given by a nasogastric tube.
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Oral rehydration solution is a mixture of sugar, salt and water. When there is loss of water from the body or the person is suffering from dehydration. It is given to the patient when patient is suffering from diarrohea
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