30th April 2024

A 75-year-old female is brought into hospital by her daughter, who reports that she is struggling to remember things

A 75-year-old female is brought into hospital by her daughter, who reports that she is struggling to remember things and look after herself at home. She reportedly drinks a bottle of spirits a night and has done so for the last 15 years since her husband died. Her daughter also reports that she is talking about events they have shared together that never happened. You note that she has an unsteady gait. Given the most likely diagnosis, what is the next appropriate initial management plan?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.