The patient with a history of psychiatric disorders tells the nurse that her neighbor is working with Mr. Dawsom at the World Financial Organization to bring the world under their control, and that she is the only one who knows about it. Which response by the nurse is best?

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 unresponsive patient is brought via ambulance to the emergency department.  On physical assessment, the patient has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute and pinpoint pupils. The nurse suspects which cause of the patient's condition?