A nurse in a drug and alcohol detoxification center is planning care for a client who has alcohol use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority?

A: Helping the client identify positive personality traits is important for building self-esteem and motivation for recovery, but it is not the immediate priority during detoxification. B: Providing for adequate hydration and rest is the priority because it addresses the client’s immediate physical needs. Alcohol withdrawal can cause dehydration and exhaustion, which need to be managed to prevent complications such as seizures and delirium tremens. C: Educating the client about the consequences of alcohol misuse is essential for long-term recovery but is not the immediate priority during the acute phase of detoxification. D: Confronting the use of denial and other defense mechanisms is part of the therapeutic process but is not the immediate priority during detoxification. The focus should be on stabilizing the client’s physical condition first.