A patient with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome has the nursing diagnosis impaired memory, related to neurotoxicity of alcohol. Which defining characteristic applies to this diagnosis?
a. Confabulation
b. Hallucinosis
c. Flashbacks
d. Blackouts
A
Confabulation is a symptom typically displayed by an individual with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. The individual attempts to make up for memory loss by filling in the blanks with false memories. The other options are not symptoms of memory impairment associated with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
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