A Patient with a History of Alcohol Dependency Is Demonstrating

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of alcohol dependency is demonstrating signs of a thiamine deficiency. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Select all that apply.

• A) Ataxia
• B) Nystagmus
• C) Peripheral neuropathy
• D) Fatigue
• E) Muscle wasting

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Definitions:

Three-Box Model

A model of memory that suggests information is processed through three stages: sensory memory, short-term (or working) memory, and long-term memory.

Short-Term Memory

The component of the memory system that holds a small amount of information for a brief period of time.

Priming

A psychological phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.