Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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Children dehydrated from diarrhea need immediate rehydration. With severe fluid and mineral losses, blood pressure drops, and the heartbeat weakens. Hence, it is necessary to provide right fluids which could help raise the blood pressure and strengthen the heartbeat, thereby averting disaster.
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