Mr. Foster has abused alcohol for more than 20 years. His drinking has interfered with his eating and metabolism, causing serious nutritional deficiencies. Mr. Foster is likely to develop

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Korsakoff's syndrome is a type of dementia caused by thiamine deficiency, which frequently occurs in chronic alcoholics with poor nutrition. The lack of thiamine affects the brain's ability to utilize glucose, leading to damage and dysfunction in various regions including the memory center. The symptoms include severe memory loss, confabulation, and difficulty learning any new information. Mr. Foster's alcohol abuse and nutritional deficiencies put him at high risk for developing Korsakoff's syndrome. The other options (Pick's disease, vascular dementia, and Huntington's disease) are not commonly associated with alcohol abuse or nutritional deficiencies.

Mr Foster Has Abused Alcohol for More Than 20 Years