A 16-year-old male tells the nurse that he is not in the mood to do anything with his friends.He states,"For weeks now I am just not interested in doing anything and I've stopped all my sports activities.I just feel sad all the time and I just don't want to go on." The nurse completes her assessment and begins her plan of care.What is the most appropriate nursing intervention at this time?

A) Inform the patient you will be contacting his parents
B) Inform the patient you are completing a mental health referral
C) Teach the male coping strategies
D) Contact the patient's teachers for further information