A Patient Who Is Known to Be a Heavy Drinker

A patient who is known to be a heavy drinker is brought to the emergency department, with ataxia and confusion. The patient cannot remember the events of the previous day. The examination reveals nystagmus, and the patient reports having double vision. The nurse will expect to administer which vitamin to this patient?

A) Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) IV
B) Intramuscular pyridoxine (vitamin B₆)
C) Intravenous thiamine (vitamin B₁)
D) Nicotinic acid (niacin) PO

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