The nurse is reviewing the laboratory report with the client's lithium level taken that morning prior to administering the 5 PM dose of lithium. The lithium level is 1.8 mEq/L (1.8 mmol/L). The nurse...

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory report with the client's lithium level taken that morning prior to administering the 5 PM dose of lithium. The lithium level is 1.8 mEq/L (1.8 mmol/L). The nurse should:

1. Administer the 5 PM dose of lithium.

2. Hold the 5 PM dose of lithium.

3. Give the client 8 oz (236 mL) of water with the lithium.

4. Give the lithium after the client's supper.