The Nurse Assesses a Patient with a History of Alcoholism

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a patient 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 patient?

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