The Nurse Assesses a Patient with a History of Alcohol

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a patient with a history of alcohol use disorder who is hospitalized with anorexia, dysphagia, odynophagia, and chest pressure after eating. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for this patient?

A) Ineffective Coping
B) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
C) Disturbed Sensory Perception
D) Disturbed Thought Processes