A patient with a history of chronic alcohol use is underweight and malnourished. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed to manage the patient's nutritional status?

A. Diazepam (Valium)
B. Methadone
C. Thiamine (vitamin B1)
D. Naloxone (Narcan)


Answer: C

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