Which of the following is a high-priority nursing diagnosis for both diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome?
A) Activity intolerance
B) Fluid volume deficient
C) Hyperthermia
D) Impaired nutrition, more than body requirements

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Both diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome result in dehydration and hypovolemia; therefore,fluid volume deficit is a priority nursing diagnosis.Even though activity intolerance is a potential nursing diagnosis related to the fatigue associated with metabolic changes in hyperglycemic conditions,it is not a first priority.Hyperthermia is associated with thyroid crisis.Although overweight and obesity are risk factors for type 2 diabetes,during metabolic crisis,the patient has inadequate energy available to tissues because of limited availability and poor utilization of insulin.

Which of the Following Is a High-Priority Nursing Diagnosis for Both