A patient is an alcoholic and is frequently in the clinic for various illnesses, including dehydration from vomiting. He presents this time with vomiting, anorexia, and fatigue. The health care provider has ordered intravenous fluids to be started on this
patient. The nurse knows that electrolytes and vitamins will be in the solution. Given the patient's history, which vitamin should be included in the IV solution?
a.
Ascorbic acid
b.
Thiamine
c.
Riboflavin
d.
Pyridoxine
ANS: B
Beriberi is a disease that is not common in the United States but is sometimes found in patients with alcoholism. Symptoms include anorexia, vomiting, and fatigability. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is used to treat beriberi.
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