What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with fluctuating levels of consciousness, disturbed orientation, and hallucinations?
A) Risk for injury related to altered cerebral function, fluctuating levels of consciousness, disturbed orientation, and misperception of the environment
B) Bathing/hygiene self-care deficit related to cerebral dysfunction, as evidenced by confusion and inability to perform personal hygiene tasks
C) Disturbed thought processes related to medication intoxication, as evidenced by confusion, disorientation, and hallucinations
D) Fear related to sensory perceptual alterations as evidenced by visual and tactile hallucinations
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