A Nursing Diagnosis of Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume Related

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nursing diagnosis of Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume related to excessive fluid loss, secondary to diarrhoea and vomiting was implemented for a home health client who began with these symptoms five days ago. A goal was that the client's symptoms would be eliminated within 48 hours. The client is being seen after a week, and has had no diarrhoea or vomiting for the past five days. The nurse should:

• A) document that the problem has been resolved and discontinue the care for the problem.
• B) assume that whatever the cause was, the symptoms may return, but document that the goal was met.
• C) keep the problem on the care plan, in case the symptoms return.
• D) document that the potential problem is being prevented since the symptoms have stopped.

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