You are tending to a patient in the emergency room (ER) who presents with the following symptoms: nystagmus, organic toxic psychosis, and ataxia. You notice that the patient is dirty and appears not to have bathed in several days or weeks. There is an odor of vomit and alcohol on his clothing. Given the outward appearance and observed symptoms, your diagnosis is indicative of a deficiency in which of the following vitamins?
A) biotin
B) folate
C) pantothenate
D) riboflavin
E) thiamin
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