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

question 1

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

Determine appropriate laboratory tests based on clinical assessment.

Recognize risk factors for specific diseases.

Understand the pathophysiology and implications of fever and infection.

Interpret lung sounds and relate them to potential respiratory conditions.

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