Your patient is a 75-year-old female who is complaining of generalized weakness and loss of appetite. Your physical exam reveals no remarkable findings, and the patient has no significant past medical history. You reassure the patient that these are common complaints among people in her age group. Which of the following should you do next?
A) Advise the patient to make an appointment with her doctor if a good night's sleep does not make her feel better.
B) Transport the patient for evaluation of a potentially serious medical problem.
C) Call a family member to come and stay with the patient.
D) Reassure the patient that there is nothing to worry about; these things happen as you get older.
B
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