Symptoms of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Nursing Mnemonic (COAT)

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COAT

  • C-Confusion
  • O-Opthalmoplegia
  • A-Ataxia
  • T-Thiamine deficiency

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Four cardinal symptoms that are present in patient’s with Wernicke’s Encephalopathy

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