An adult client is exhibiting the manic stage of bipolar disorder and is admitted to the psychiatric unit. The client has lost 10 pounds in the last two weeks and has not bathed in a week, stating, "I'm trying to start a new business and I'm too busy to eat." The client is oriented to time, place, person but not situation. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority?
A) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
B) Self-care deficit: bathing/hygiene
C) Disturbed thought processes
D) Ineffective coping