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1. According to NANADA -1 nursing diagnosis the definition of deficient fluid volume is decreased intravascular, interstitial,and intracellular fluid. Deficient fluid volume is a state where the fluid output exceeds the fluid intake and causes loss of fluid and electrolytes.

2. According to NANDA ,risk for electrolyte imbalance - the risk factors or causes which lead to a decrease or increase in any of the electrolytes of our body.

3. Nursing diagnosis - Deficient fluid volume is the priority for the patient because the patient had arrived the hospital with the complain of dehydration which includes both fluid and electrolyte but the main part is fluid level in the body . Decreased fluid level lead to hypotensive shock.

4. The data collected for the nursing diagnosis are :-

1.Detail of patient

2. took the history of patient :-

Present history of dizziness.

3. examination of patient :-

physical examination showed dry mucous membrane and tenting and he was complaining of thirst.

4.Assessed the vitals:-

- heart rate of 136 beats /min

- blood pressure of 88/52 mmHg.

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