What is the rationale behind ordering thiamine (vitamin B1) for a person with a history of chronic alcoholism? 1 to prevent acute pancreatitis 2 to prevent cirrhosis of the liver 3 to prevent hepatic...

What is the rationale behind ordering thiamine (vitamin B1)

for a person with a history of chronic alcoholism?

1 to prevent acute pancreatitis

2 to prevent cirrhosis of the liver

3 to prevent hepatic encephalopathy

4 to prevent Wernicke’s encephalopathy