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Eat foods that have high content of fluids: Although drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated, patients can also eat foods that have a high fluid content such as watermelon, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, and yoghurt.

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Q: What is given to a patient to recover from dehydration?
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