A client has a body temperature of 95°F and exhibits slurred speech and poor coordination. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is the priority for the client at this time?
1. Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature
2. Hypothermia
3. Acute Confusion
4. Disturbed Sensory Perception
1. Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature
Rationale:
The client is demonstrating signs of a mild reduction in body temperature. The nursing diagnosis appropriate at this time would be risk for 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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