The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Diarrhea

The nurse is caring for a patient who has diarrhea. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

A) Readiness for enhanced knowledge related to prescribed diet modifications
B) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to poor appetite
C) Deficient fluid volume related to excessive loss of fluid through stool
D) Anxiety related to incontinence with loose stools and need for clothing change