A Patient with Decreased Responsiveness Arrives by Ambulance Following a Night

A patient with decreased responsiveness arrives by ambulance following a night of binge-drinking. The patient exhibits slurred speech and hand tremors. After receiving reports that the patient's blood alcohol level is 0.4%, the provider begins preparation for what event?

A) The patient's imminent loss of consciousness
B) Administration of naltrexone and preparation for gastric lavage
C) Prescribing carbamazepine STAT to reduce the risk of seizures
D) Providing mechanical ventilation and oxygen to manage respiratory depression