JL, a 42 year old male, is seen in the emergency room after…

JL, a 42 year old male, is seen in the emergency room after a minor motor vehicle accident with subsequent fight with the driver of the other car. JL has multiple red and purple bruises and open and oozing lesions on his face, neck, and arms. He scratches repeatedly at his facial lesions. He has poor dentition. His left hand is swollen and bruised; he moves this hand slightly and voices no complaint of pain. A strong odor of alcohol and urine is noted. Pupils are pin-point. He is aggressive, maintains a threatening stance, and exhibits pressured but slurred speech. His actions stop just short of violent. His movements are not well coordinated. Height is 77 inches and 287 pounds. Electrocardiogram is clear. Toxicology screen is positive for opioids, meth, and alcohol. Labs are remarkable for lithium 0.4, potassium 2.5, and white blood count of 10.9. He refuses to provide medical or psychiatric history. An immediate and appropriate nursing intervention regarding this patient would be to: