A client with acute mania is to receive lithium carbonate 600 mg PO three times daily and 2 mg of haloperidol (Haldol) PO at bedtime. The nurse should:
1. Refuse to give the medications as prescribed.
2. Give the lithium only.
3. Request a decreased dosage of lithium.
4. Give the medications as prescribed.
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