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There are a few things that is good about IV solution and salt. The body needs salt and water.
Not only that but if someone were to be given plain water, their cells would take in too much water and get damaged or burst and that will damage the body. The salt in the IV solution should be about the same percentage of water and salt as healthy cell.
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