A female client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that she wants to"stay healthy. "The nurse observes that the client has diffuse neck enlargement is perspiring, and is quite fidgety. The client tells the nurse that she is"hungry all the time, but I have lost weight. " A priority nursing diagnosis for the client is
A.
imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to excessive energy level and nervousness.
B.
ineffective health maintenance related to increased metabolism, diaphoresis, and hunger.
C.
health-seeking behaviors related to verbalization of wanting to stay healthy and concerns over weight loss.
D.
thyroid dysfunction related to neck swelling, perspiration, and fidgeting and concern over weight loss.
E.
anxiety related to weight loss.