Why is saline drip given to a cholera patient?

Question

Why is saline drip given to a cholera patient? (A) Na+ ions help in retention of water in body tissues (B) NaCl kills Vibrio cholerae (C) NaCl generates ATP (D) Na+ ions stop nerve impulse and hence sensation of pain

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Correct answer is (a) Na+ ions help in retention of water in body tissues

Q. Why is saline drip given to a cholera patient?

$N a^{+}$ ions help in retention of water in body tissues

$N a Cl$ kills Vibrio cholerae

$N a Cl$ generates $A TP$

$N a^{+}$ ions stop nerve impulse and hence sensation of pain

Correct answer is (a) $N a^{+}$ ions help in retention of water in body tissues