A Client with a History of Long-Term Alcohol Abuse Is

A client with a history of long-term alcohol abuse is diagnosed with Wernicke's encephalopathy. The nurse would plan the client's care with the knowledge that which treatment will be needed first?

A) Large volumes of intravenous fluids to rehydrate
B) Bolus of high-concentration glucose solution to treat hypoglycemia
C) Intravenous thiamine to address nutritional deficiency
D) Administration of stimulants to counteract depression