Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume
Risk factors may include
- Excessive losses: copious diarrhea, profuse sweating, vomiting
- Hypermetabolic state, fever
- Restricted intake: nausea, anorexia; lethargy
Desired outcomes
- Maintain hydration as evidenced by moist mucous membranes, good skin turgor, stable vital signs, individually adequate urinary output.
