Increased confusion and hallucinations

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A 76-year-old patient who resides at the skilled nursing facility presents with increased confusion and hallucinations. Patient is alert but disorientated to person, place, and time. Patient is aggressive towards staff and has been yelling and kicking on staff. What is the first course of action?

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