A client has a body temperature of 95 °F and exhibits slurred speech and poor coordination. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
A) Disturbed Sensory Perception
B) Acute Confusion
C) Hypothermia
D) Imbalanced Body Temperature
Answer: D
The client is demonstrating signs of a mild reduction in body temperature. The nursing diagnosis appropriate at this time is Imbalanced Body Temperature. A body temperature below 90 °F would indicate hypothermia. Confusion is a manifestation of mild hypothermia and not the priority nursing diagnosis. Sensory impairment may or may not be present in this client.
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