A client has had frequent watery stools (diarrhea) for an extended period of time. The client also has decreased skin turgor and dark urine. Based on these data, which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate?

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The client's symptoms of frequent diarrhea, decreased skin turgor, and dark urine suggest a fluid volume deficit, so the appropriate nursing diagnosis would be Deficient Fluid Volume. The other provided options do not address the client's symptoms as directly.

A Client Has Had Frequent Watery Stools (Diarrhea) for an Extended