A patient with longstanding alcohol abuse problems is admitted for COPD exacerbation. After reaching the floor, the patient becomes disoriented, anxious, tachycardic, diaphoretic, and tremulous. His oxygen saturation is 95% on 2 L supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula. Which intervention is most appropriate for this patient?
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