Assessment of a client taking lithium reveals dry mouth, nausea, thirst, and mild hand tremor. Based on an analysis of these findings, which of the following should the nurse do next?
1. Withhold the lithium and obtain a lithium level to determine therapeutic effectiveness.
2. Continue the lithium and immediately notify the physician about the assessment findings.
3. Continue the lithium and reassure the client that these temporary side effects will subside.
4. Withhold the lithium and monitor the client for signs and symptoms of increasing toxicity.
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