A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Medications to a Hospitalized

A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a hospitalized patient who has been taking lithium [Lithobid] for 3 days. The patient is complaining of mild nausea and abdominal bloating. The patient's lithium level is 0.8 mEq/L. What will the nurse do?

A) Administer the dose and tell the patient that the side effects are temporary.
B) Contact the prescriber to request an order for serum electrolytes.
C) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber of the patient's lithium level.
D) Request an order for amiloride [Midamor].