A social worker refers a 60-year-old female to a psychiatrist for a psychiatric evaluation. What should the psychiatrist do FIRST to learn of the client's history of mental illness?

a) Conduct an anamnesis
b) Perform a mental status exam
c) Ask a nurse or social worker to take a history
d) Wait until the client has started taking medications


Answer: A

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