The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted with persistent diarrhea lasting 3 days. Which of the following is a priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
1. Risk for Infection
2. Decreased Cardiac Output
3. Knowledge Deficit
4. Pain
2. Decreased Cardiac Output
Rationale:
Metabolic acidosis affects cardiac output by decreasing contractility, slowing the heart rate, and increasing the risk for dysrhythmias. While the client may be at risk for infection, a knowledge deficit, and pain, the potential for decreased cardiac output would be the priority nursing diagnosis in the acute phase.
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