A47-year-old client has been admitted to the hospital after being found unconscious in a park. upon regaining consciousness, the client admits to heavy alcohol use over many years. assessment reveals a low body mass index, low electrolyte levels, and impaired skin integrity. vital signs are within normal ranges. what nursing diagnosis should be prioritized in the care of this client?

Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to chronic alcohol intake

Explanation:

The person who was found unconscious in the park and admits that he is taking alcohol over many years. Taking alcohol for a longer period of time makes a person weak.

Further assessment revels that he is low in electrolyte levels, malnutrition, impaired skin integrity shows chronic alcohol intake.

Hence, the priority should be nutritional balance.

exposure to hazardous carcinogens and toxic substances can cause breathing problems, such as copd and various types of cancer. it also increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes and has serious (but no less unattractive) side effects, such as aging, yellow teeth, a terrible smell and damage to the vocal cords.