1. Dehydration occurs when the body has lost too much fluid and electrolytes.
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2. Electrolytes are the salts potassium and sodium.
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False

3. General signs of dehydration include thirst, less frequent urination, dry skin, fatigue, and light-headedness.
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False

4. Signs of dehydration in children include high fever, dry mouth and tongue, no tears when crying, no wet diapers for 3 hours or more, sunken abdomen, eyes, or cheeks, and listlessness or irritability, as well as skin that does not flatten when pinched and released.
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False

5. Drinking a lot of water will help supply your body with electrolytes.
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False

6. To maintain electrolyte levels, instead of water you should also have chicken or beef broth, which contain sodium, and fruit and cola drinks, which contain potassium.
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False

7. For children, doctors often recommend a special rehydration solution that contains the nutrients they need. You can buy this solution in the grocery store without a prescription. Examples include Pedialyte, Ceralyte, and Infalyte.
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False

8. Diarrhea can not cause dehydration.
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False

9. In most cases, replacing lost fluid to prevent dehydration may be the only treatment necessary.
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False

10. Medicines that stop diarrhea may be helpful in some cases.
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11. Medicines that stop diarrhea are not recommended for people whose diarrhea is from a bacterial infection or parasite, because stopping the diarrhea can trap the organism in the intestines, prolonging the problem.
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False

12. Depending on the cause of diarrhea, physicians sometimes recommend antibiotics.
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