A Client Is on Maintenance Lithium Therapy for Bipolar Disorder

A client is on maintenance lithium therapy for bipolar disorder. The client enters the emergency department complaining of tremors. The client appears to be giddy and confused. A serum lithium level is drawn and is found to be 2 mEq/L. The nurse would anticipate:

A) holding the next dose of lithium.
B) administering the next dose of lithium at the next scheduled time.
C) administering the next dose of lithium STAT.
D) administering a dose of lithium double the normal dose.