The male client with chronic alcoholism comes to the emergency department (ED) reporting he has not had an alcoholic drink in more than 1 week. Which intervention should the ED nurse implement first?...

The male client with chronic alcoholism comes to the emergency department (ED) reporting he has not had an alcoholic drink in more than 1 week. Which intervention should the ED nurse implement first?

1. Implement seizure precautions according to hospital policy.

2. Rehydrate the client with large amounts of intravenous fluids.

3. Discuss withdrawal treatment in a hospital environment.

4. Administer thiamine (vitamin B1) through an intravenous route.