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The client is diagnosed with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome as a result of chronic alcoholism. For which symptoms would the nurse assess?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, due to thiamine deficiency in alcoholism, causes ataxia (unsteady gait) and confabulation (fabricated memories,
D). Insomnia/anxiety (
A), hallucinations (
B), and tremors/agitation (
C) are less specific.

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