Which findings indicate that the recovering alcoholic may be developing Wernicke encephalopathy?

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A serious effect of chronic alcohol abuse is damage to brain cells.A condition that is reversible with treatment is Wernicke encephalopathy.This condition precedes Korsakoff syndrome (substance-induced persisting dementia),which is irreversible.If the individual has a history of alcohol use and displays the symptoms of confusion,ataxia,and significant memory loss,Wernicke encephalopathy is suspected.Verbal aggression,hallucinations,and seizures are not characteristic of Wernicke encephalopathy.

Which Findings Indicate That the Recovering Alcoholic May Be Developing