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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a type of amnestic disorder commonly caused by
 
  a. depression.
 b. nicotine addiction.
  c. genetics.
 d. alcohol abuse.

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Seventy-two-year-old Mrs. Kane recently hit her head during an auto accident. Ever since then, she has been unable to remember the most basic things. For example, when shown a pencil, a ruler, and a phone, Mrs. Kane can name each object, but cannot recall these objects five minutes later. In all other ways, she appears normal. Mrs. Kane's diagnosis would probably be
 
  a. major neurocognitive disorder.
  b. delirium.
 c. amnestic disorder.
 d. organic brain damage.


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sarahccccc

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


theo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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