The patient preparing for chemotherapy confides in the nurse that she is apprehensive about the side effects of the chemotherapy. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

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?