As a Nurse in the Emergency Department, You Are Caring

As a nurse in the emergency department, you are caring for a patient who is exhibiting signs of depression. What is a priority nursing intervention you should perform for this patient?

A) Assess for depression and ask directly about suicide thoughts.
B) Ask the care provider to prescribe blood lab work to assess for depression.
C) Focus on the presenting problems and refer the patient for a mental health evaluation.
D) Interview the patient's family to identify their concerns about the patient's behaviors.