A client has a body temperature of 96°F and exhibits slurred speech and poor coordination. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
A)Risk for Thermal Injury
B)Hyperthermia
C)Hypothermia
D)Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature

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A)The client is demonstrating signs of a reduction in body temperature. The nursing diagnosis appropriate at this time is Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature. A body temperature of or below 95°F would indicate hypothermia. A body temperature above 101.3°F would indicate hyperthermia. The client is not at risk for thermal injury.
B)The client is demonstrating signs of a reduction in body temperature. The nursing diagnosis appropriate at this time is Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature. A body temperature of or below 95°F would indicate hypothermia. A body temperature above 101.3°F would indicate hyperthermia. The client is not at risk for thermal injury.
C)The client is demonstrating signs of a reduction in body temperature. The nursing diagnosis appropriate at this time is Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature. A body temperature of or below 95°F would indicate hypothermia. A body temperature above 101.3°F would indicate hyperthermia. The client is not at risk for thermal injury.
D)The client is demonstrating signs of a reduction in body temperature. The nursing diagnosis appropriate at this time is Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature. A body temperature of or below 95°F would indicate hypothermia. A body temperature above 101.3°F would indicate hyperthermia. The client is not at risk for thermal injury.

A Client Has a Body Temperature of 96°F and Exhibits