Dehydration means loss of fluids with important electrolytes from the body following fluid loss like in diarhea,Vomiting etc. The findings of dehydration are Decreased urine output, Dry mouth and tounge, dry skin etc. Therefore the main strategy is to restore the volume either by giving oral fluids in the form of ORS or IV can also be given.
And the first change to see which signifies that the patient is rehydrated will be increase in urine output due to increase in fluid with associated increase in sweating.
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