You are caring for a patient who has a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently, this patient went on a 5-day drinking binge, of which she has no memory. This is an example of:
A.
Selective memory.
B.
Wernicke's syndrome.
C.
Blackout.
D.
Denial.
ANS: C
Blackouts are indications of advanced alcoholism when the person has no memory of recent events.
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