A patient is being treated for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and has been identified to have a thiamine deficiency. When performing physical assessment on this patient specific to thiamine deficiency, the nurse will focus on
(Select all that apply.)
a. level of consciousness.
b. cardiac status.
c. sensitivity to light.
d. risk for diarrhea.
e. nutrition status.
ANS: A, B, E
Signs and symptoms of thiamine deficiency include anorexia, constipation, indigestion, confusion, edema, muscle weakness, cardiomegaly, and heart failure. Assessment will focus on level of consciousness, cardiac status, and nutrition status. Photophobia and diarrhea are not symptoms related to thiamine deficiency.
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