A patient with a history of alcohol dependency is demonstrating signs of a thiamine deficiency. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Ataxia
2. Nystagmus
3. Peripheral neuropathy
4. Fatigue
5. Muscle wasting
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Ataxia is a manifestation of a thiamine deficiency.
Rationale 2: Nystagmus is a manifestation of a thiamine deficiency.
Rationale 3: Peripheral neuropathy is a manifestation of thiamine deficiency.
Rationale 4: Fatigue is a general manifestation of a nutritional deficiency and not specific to a thiamine deficiency.
Rationale 5: Muscle wasting is a general manifestation of a nutritional deficiency and not specific to a thiamine deficiency.
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