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A 68-year-old man is brought to the emergency department by family members due to confusion. Past medical history is significant for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. Current medications include aspirin, insulin glargine, lisinopril, metformin, and sitagliptin. Temperature is 38.3 ºC (101.0 ºF), pulse is 108/min, blood pressure is 112/78 mmHg, respirations are 18/min, and SpO2 is 91% on room air. Chest radiograph shows a dense left lower lobe infiltrate. WBC is 19,000 cells/mm3. The patient is admitted to the medical service, and later that evening he becomes restless and attempts to get out of bed with his IV still attached. The night-time nurse notes that he is confused and is not able to pay attention to answer her questions, but he is easily redirected by staff and is brought back to bed. Which of the following is the best next step in management?  

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