A patient is admitted to the hospital with hyperosmolar hyperglycemia. The patient is 40% overweight and has a blood glucose value of 987 mg/dL. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
a. Ineffective Self Health Management
b. Deficient Fluid Volume related to osmotic diuresis
c. Noncompliance related to diabetes self-care regimen
d. Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements
ANS: B
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia causes diuresis and dehydration. A. C. D. Dehydration and diuresis is more immediately life threatening than noncompliance, ineffective health management, or imbalanced nutrition.
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