A nurse is caring for a client who begins showing signs of alcohol withdrawal delirium. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?

A. Methadone: Used for opioid withdrawal, not alcohol. B. Acamprosate: Helps maintain abstinence but does not treat withdrawal. C. Disulfiram: Causes aversion to alcohol but does not manage withdrawal. D. Lorazepam: A benzodiazepine like lorazepam is the first-line treatment to manage withdrawal symptoms and prevent seizures.