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?

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Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia leads to significant fluid and electrolyte imbalances and dehydration due to osmotic diuresis. Therefore, the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient is Deficient Fluid Volume related to osmotic diuresis. Noncompliance related to diabetes self-care regimen, Ineffective Self Health Management, and Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements may also be relevant, but they are not the priority in this situation.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia