Question

A patient who is known to be a heavy drinker is brought to the emergency department with ataxia and confusion. the patient cannot remember the events of the previous day. the examination reveals nystagmus, and the patient reports having double vision. the nurse will expect to administer which vitamin to this patient?

Answer 1

B1 (Thiamine), because chronic alcoholics often have poor nutrition, and Thiamine deficiency in the brain can lead to "Wernicke Encephalopathy."