The nurse is planning care for a newly admitted client who has ulcerative colitis. The nurse determines that a priority nursing diagnosis for this client is Deficient Fluid Volume when the client states which of the following?
1. "I drink 1 liter of fluid each day.".
2. "I have dry patches of skin.".
3. "I have 2 liquid stools per day.".
4. "I use a moisturizer on my skin.".
1. "I drink 1 liter of fluid each day.".
Rationale:
The client with irritable bowel syndrome is taught to maintain a higher than normal fluid intake to maintain hydration. The client's dry patches could be due to fluid deficit. Two liquid stools a day is not excessive, but the client needs to take in enough fluid to account for the stools as well as the normal fluid needs of the body. Moisturizing the skin is a positive action of the client.
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