For Which Reason Does the Nurse Administer Thiamine and Multivitamins

For which reason does the nurse administer thiamine and multivitamins to a patient in alcohol withdrawal?

A) To prevent development of encephalopathy
B) To offset vitamin deficiencies caused by excessive drinking
C) To begin to reverse the symptoms of malnutrition
D) To aid in flushing the liver of alcohol-related metabolites