The nurse is assisting with the development of care plan for a patient withdrawing from cocaine. What would be the first nursing diagnosis priority for this patient?
a. Altered nutrition; less than body requirements
b. Risk for altered peripheral tissue perfusion
c. Risk for fluid volume deficit
d. High risk for self-directed violence
ANS: D
Depression with suicidal ideation is generally the most serious problem associated with cocaine withdrawal. Altered nutrition, risk for altered peripheral tissue perfusion, and risk for fluid volume deficit are not the priorities for a patient withdrawing from cocaine.
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