A nurse is caring for a client with a serious bacterial infection. The client is dehydrated. Knowledge of the physical effects of the infection would support which of the following nursing diagnoses?
A) High Risk for Infection
B) Excess Fluid Volume
C) Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature
D) Risk for Latex Allergy Response

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The presence of a serious bacterial infection can lead to fever as the body attempts to fight off the infection, which supports the nursing diagnosis of "Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature." Fever can increase the body's metabolic rate and fluid loss, contributing to dehydration.

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