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A 45-year-old man is brought in by his wife. He has been verbally aggressive towards her for the last 4 weeks after losing his job. He is not normally on medications. He does not drink alcohol. On examination, he is disorientated, but calm and cooperative.
Which of the following is essential to his initial evaluation in the Emergency Department?