A Nursing Diagnosis of Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume Related

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.