The nurse is caring for a patient with a sodium level of 156 mEq/L due to diabetes insipidus.Which is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Activity intolerance related to fatigue from chronic illness
B) Imbalanced nutrition related to excessive carbohydrate intake
C) Excess fluid volume related to increased isotonic fluid retention
D) Risk for ineffective airway clearance related to secretions during seizure
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