An appropriately written goal statement for the nursing diagnosis "Fluid volume deficit, related to active fluid loss, secondary to diarrhea" would be:
1. Client will drink more fluids by tomorrow.
2. Client will have good skin turgor.
3. Client will have moist mucous membranes.
4. Client will have intake of at least 1000 mL within 24 hours.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: The goal statement must be specific with observable outcomes in order for the nurse to evaluate client progress. Modifiers like "more" could be more specific.
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