The nurse is caring for clients in a nursing home who have been diagnosed with various forms of dementia. Which client would most likely demonstrate signs and symptoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?

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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is primarily associated with long-term alcohol abuse, which leads to a deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1). This deficiency affects the brain and nervous system, causing symptoms related to Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

The Nurse Is Caring for Clients in a Nursing Home