The nurse identifies for a client the nursing diagnosis "Fluid volume deficit,related to active fluid loss,secondary to diarrhea." What would be and appropriate goal statement for this diagnosis?

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The appropriate goal statement for fluid volume deficit related to diarrhea would be option D, client will have intake of at least 1000 mL within 24 hours. This goal statement is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Option A is not specific enough as it does not provide a measurable criteria, Option B refers to an assessment finding rather than a goal, and Option C is not specific enough as it does not state how much fluids the client needs to consume.

The Nurse Identifies for a Client the Nursing Diagnosis "Fluid