A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. The nurse observes rapid eyeball movement from side to side. What term should the nurse use to document rapid eyeball movement from side to side in the client?

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Horizontal nystagmus is the correct term to describe rapid eyeball movement from side to side, which can be observed in clients with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Wernicke-Korsakoff