A clinic nurse assesses a new Latino patient who repeatedly reports feeling nervous and having headaches. No organic pathology is present. The symptoms began about 3 years ago when the patient's parent died. Select the nurse's best first action.
A) Explore the patient's grief.
B) Encourage the patient to take frequent rest periods.
C) Reassure the patient that these feelings are normal.
D) Screen for additional signs and symptoms of depression.
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