Multiple Choice
What should be the priority nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal?
A) Risk for injury R/T central nervous system stimulation
B) Disturbed thought processes R/T tactile hallucinations
C) Ineffective coping R/T powerlessness over alcohol use
D) Ineffective denial R/T continued alcohol use despite negative consequences
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