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A client is brought to the hospital by police and admitted involuntarily. She is diagnosed as having bipolar disorder, manic phase. The physician orders lithium carbonate. The client refuses her morning dose of lithium. The nurse should next:

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Rationale: Clients retain the right to refuse medication unless deemed incompetent or an immediate danger, requiring legal processes.

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