The nurse is planning care for the elderly patient with dementia who experiences increased agitation and confusion during the evening hours. Which interventions does the nurse include to decrease evening agitation and confusion? Select all that apply.

The patient being treated for bipolar disorder is found to be lethargic, confused, and obtunded. It is determined that the morning dose of lithium was not taken. Which order does the nurse anticipate first?  

The nurse in the emergency department is obtaining a medical history from a female patient. Her husband answers the nurse’s questions before the patient can respond. The patient is quiet, trembling, and the nurse notes bruising to her face and arms. How does the nurse proceed?