A patient with a history of alcohol abuse has been admitted for severe weakness and malnutrition. The nurse will prepare to administer which vitamin preparation to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy?
A) Vitamin B3 (niacin)
B) Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
C) Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
D) Folic acid
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