1st April 2022

A 40-year-old alcoholic patient is brought into A&E by the police

A 40-year-old alcoholic patient is brought into A&E by the police. He was found in a local park behaving erratically, and after assessment and investigation he is diagnosed with Wernicke’s encephalopathy.

Which of the following is true regarding Wernicke’s encephalopathy? 

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