A patient with acute renal failure has jugular vein distention,lower extremity edema,and elevated blood pressure.Based on this data,which nursing diagnosis is the most appropriate?

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Jugular vein distention and lower extremity edema are signs of excess fluid volume, which is a common complication of acute renal failure. Elevated blood pressure could also be a result of excess fluid volume. Therefore, the most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be Excess Fluid Volume.

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