When assessing an alcoholic patient, the nurse notes short-term memory loss, painful extremities, footdrop, and muttered incoherent responses to questions. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as most likely related to a condition caused by long-term alcoh
ANS:
Korsakoff
Korsakoff syndrome is a permanent condition caused by long-term alcohol use. The patient mutters incoherently and experiences short-term memory loss, painful extremities, and footdrop.
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