A 78-year-old woman is brought to the clinic by her daughter…
A 78-year-old woman is brought to the clinic by her daughter, who is concerned about her mother’s recent withdrawal from social activities, poor appetite, and complaints of fatigue over the past month. The patient denies feeling sad but reports trouble sleeping and a lack of interest in her usual hobbies. She has a history of hyperlipidemia and osteoarthritis which have been stable on her medications. On examination, she appears mildly disheveled and has poor eye contact. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for the Nurse Practitioner evaluating this patient?