A patient admitted yesterday for injuries sustained while intoxicated believes insects are crawling on the bed. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?

A) Disturbed sensory perception
B) Ineffective coping
C) Ineffective denial
D) Risk for injury

Disturbed Sensory Perception

A clinical condition where an individual's perception of sensory input is altered, potentially leading to misinterpretations or hallucinations.

Ineffective Coping

The inability to use strategies or mechanisms that manage or mitigate personal stress, leading to impaired functioning.