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.Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis?

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The client's symptoms, including not eating for 3 days, dry skin, dry mucous membranes, and poor skin turgor, indicate dehydration and malnutrition, making "Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements" the priority nursing diagnosis.

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