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

question 13

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

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Definitions:

Transactive Memory

A process by which members of a small group remember different kinds of information.

Group Bond

The sense of solidarity or attachment among members of a group, fostering unity and support.

Groupthink

The tendency of group members to think alike, especially when doing so leads to bad decisions.

Commons Dilemma

A situation in which individuals or groups must balance personal interests with the collective good in the management and consumption of shared resources, often leading to conflicts over resource distribution.