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 $\circ$ F (36 $\circ$ C) with dry skin, dry mucous membranes, and poor skin turgor. What should be the priority nursing diagnosis?

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The priority nursing diagnosis in this case is imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. The client has not eaten for 3 days and is displaying signs of dehydration such as dry skin, dry mucous membranes, and poor skin turgor. The vital signs are elevated, indicating that the client is in a hypermetabolic state, which can lead to increased nutrient requirements. It is necessary to address the client's nutritional needs before treating the other symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

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