A nursing diagnosis of "Fluid volume deficit, related to active fluid loss, secondary to diarrhoea" has been formulated for a client. An appropriately written goal statement for this diagnosis would be which of the following?

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The goal statement should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Option B is a SMART goal as it is measurable (at least 1000 mL intake), achievable, relevant (to fluid volume deficit), and time-bound (within 24 hours). Options A, C, and D are not specific or measurable enough and do not provide a timeframe for achieving the goal.

A Nursing Diagnosis of "Fluid Volume Deficit, Related to Active