A nurse assesses a client who has moist crackles (rales) in the lung bases, an increased respiratory rate, dyspnea, and 3+ edema of the ankles. Which is the most accurate nursing diagnosis for this client?

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The client's symptoms indicate fluid volume excess, which is characterized by crackles in the lungs, edema, and dyspnea. The increased respiratory rate is likely due to the body's attempt to compensate for the excess fluid. There is no indication of fluid volume deficit, impaired tissue integrity, or altered tissue perfusion, renal in this case.

A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Has Moist Crackles (Rales)