A Mother Brings Her a College-Age Son to the Primary

A mother brings her a college-age son to the primary care NP and asks the NP to talk to him about alcohol use.He reports binge drinking on occasion and drinking only beer on weekends.The NP notes diaphoresis,tachycardia,and an easy startle reflex.The NP should:

A) admit him to the hospital for detoxification.
B) ask him how much he had to drink last night.
C) prescribe lorazepam (Ativan) to help with symptoms.
D) suggest that he talk to a counselor about alcohol abuse.