A 28-yeаr-оld femаle is аdmitted tо the inpatient psychiatric unit with a diagnоsis of paranoid schizophrenia. She is experiencing active symptoms of psychosis, including auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions. The client believes that the staff members are trying to poison her and that her room is bugged with surveillance devices. The client shares, "I am in danger, they know I am here, people are watching me. They are watching you too." She is extremely anxious and uncooperative, refusing both medication and food. As the primary psychiatric nurse, what is your most appropriate initial action when providing care for this client?