A patient with chronic alcohol use demonstrates confusion, abnormal gait, and visual disturbances. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? Select all that apply.

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1. Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency is frequently seen in alcohol-dependent individuals because of insufficient dietary intake, impaired gastrointestinal absorption, and impaired utilization.
2. A benzodiazepine is not used to correct a nutritional deficiency.
3. The patient's manifestations do not indicate a bleeding disorder.
4. The patient's manifestations do not suggest that the patient is at risk for developing a seizure disorder.
5. Administration of intravenous (IV) dextrose without thiamine administration increases the patient's risk for developing Wernicke's encephalopathy.

A Patient with Chronic Alcohol Use Demonstrates Confusion, Abnormal Gait