A patient is being treated for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and has been identified to have a thiamine deficiency.When performing physical assessment on this patient specific to thiamine deficiency,the nurse will focus on: (Select all that apply.)

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Thiamine deficiency can lead to neurological and cardiac problems, so the nurse should assess the patient's level of consciousness and cardiac status. Additionally, thiamine is involved in carbohydrate metabolism, so the nurse should assess the patient's nutrition status to identify potential deficiencies. Sensitivity to light and risk for diarrhea are not typically associated with thiamine deficiency.

A Patient Is Being Treated for Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal