Upon Admission for Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal,a Client States,"I Haven't

Multiple Choice

Upon admission for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal,a client states,"I haven't eaten in 3 days." Assessment reveals BP 170/100 mm Hg,P 110,R 28,and T 97°F (36°C) with dry skin,dry mucous membranes,and poor skin turgor.What should be the priority nursing diagnosis?

A) Knowledge deficit
B) Fluid volume excess
C) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
D) Ineffective individual coping