A patient arrives in the emergency department in an acute state of alcohol intoxication and reports chronic consumption of "several six packs" of beer every day for the past year. The nurse anticipates administering which medication or treatment?

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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) is a benzodiazepine that can be used to manage acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, tremors, and seizures. It is often used as a first-line treatment in the emergency department for alcohol intoxication. Disulfiram (Antabuse) is a medication used for alcohol addiction treatment, but it is not indicated in the acute management of alcohol intoxication. Gastric lavage and vasoconstrictors are not typically used in the management of alcohol intoxication.

A Patient Arrives in the Emergency Department in an Acute