The Nurse Assesses a Client with a History of Alcoholism

Multiple Choice

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

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