A young, unresponsive adult is brought to the emergency department by friends, who report, "He drank more than half of a large bottle of whiskey 3 hours ago." Assessment reveals a blood alcohol level of 0.32%. The vital signs are BP, 88/32 mm Hg; R, 6/minute; T, 96.8 F; and P, 76/minute and weak and thready. The provider will order which intervention to best minimize the patient's risk of renal failure?
A) IV fluids and stimulants
B) Charcoal administration
C) Gastric lavage and dialysis
D) Naloxone administration
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