An alcoholic client is admitted with Wernicke's syndrome (alcoholic encephalopathy). The nurse prepares to administer:
A)
vitamin C.
B)
vitamin B1.
C)
vitamin E.
D)
vitamin A.
B
Explanation:
A)
Wernicke's syndrome occurs as a result of a severe vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency secondary to lack of adequate nutritional intake.
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B)
Wernicke's syndrome occurs as a result of a severe vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency secondary to lack of adequate nutritional intake.
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C)
Wernicke's syndrome occurs as a result of a severe vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency secondary to lack of adequate nutritional intake.
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D)
Wernicke's syndrome occurs as a result of a severe vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency secondary to lack of adequate nutritional intake.
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