the nurse assigns which nursing diagnostic statement as the priority in the plan of care for a patient who has ulcerative colitis?

The correct answer is Deficient fluid volumeA situation or condition when the fluid outflow is greater than the fluid intake is referred to as having a deficient fluid volume (also known as Fluid Volume Deficit (FVD), hypovolemia). It happens when the body loses electrolytes and water from the ECF in roughly equal amounts.Due to ulceration, bleeding, and subsequently scarring and narrowing of the gut lumen, fluid cannot be absorbed from the distal large intestine in ulcerative colitis.Since fluid and electrolytes are also lost in the stool, the primary nursing diagnostic statement is that of inadequate fluid volume. Ulcerative colitis may lead to activity intolerance, compromised tissue integrity, and a chance of compromised skin integrity, but none of these complications pose a threat as great as a lack of fluid volume.To find more abot the similar questions on 'Deficient fluid volume'visit- https://brainly.com/question/28315019#SPJ4