What is the priority nursing diagnosis for Mr. D?
a. ineffective breathing pattern related to acidosis
b. anxiety related to the uncertainty of the outcome
c. deficient fluid volume related to hyperglycemia
d. noncompliance related to medications and treatment
Answer: c. deficient fluid volume related to hyperglycemia
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