A client with alcoholism is admitted with Wernicke's syndrome (alcoholic encephalopathy). What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this client?
1. Vitamin C
2. Vitamin A
3. Vitamin E
4. Vitamin B1
Answer: 4
1. Vitamin C is not used to treat Wernicke's syndrome.
2. Vitamin A is not used to treat Wernicke's syndrome.
3. Vitamin E is not used to treat Wernicke's syndrome.
4. 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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