The nurse is caring for a patient who has diarrhea. Which of the following nursing actions is the highest priority?

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The highest priority nursing action for a patient with diarrhea is to encourage oral fluid replacement to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Providing analgesics for abdominal pain, auscultating the abdomen, and providing perineal skin care are important interventions but are not the highest priority in this situation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Diarrhea