A client with chronic alcohol dependence is diagnosed with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. The client is experiencing memory loss and confusion. Which medication should the nurse administer to help alleviate the client's symptoms?

A) Thiamine supplementation is essential in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, as thiamine deficiency is a primary cause of the condition. B) Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms but does not directly address the symptoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. C) Clonidine is not typically used in the treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. D) Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer used in conditions like epilepsy and bipolar disorder but is not indicated for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.