A Client Presents with Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal and States $\degree$

Multiple Choice

A client presents with symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and states, "I haven't eaten in three days." A nurse's assessment reveals BP 170/100 mm Hg, P 110, R 28, and T 97 $\degree$ F (36 $\degree$ C) with 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