Which of the following is true of oral rehydration therapy? A)It is used to treat severe diarrhea. B)The presence of glucose aids the intestinal absorption of Na⁺ and water. C)It saves more than a million small children per year. D)All of these choices are correct.

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Oral rehydration therapy is used to treat severe diarrhea, and it works by supplying a solution containing a specific amount of electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, and chloride, along with glucose. The presence of glucose aids in the intestinal absorption of electrolytes and water. This therapy has been credited with saving over a million children per year from dehydration. Therefore, all of the given choices are correct.

Which of the Following Is True of Oral Rehydration Therapy