A PMHNP working in a consultation-liaison psychiatry service receives a consult request from the orthopedic surgery team for a 72-year-old woman who is postoperative day two following hip replacement. The surgical team notes read, "Patient is confused, pulling at IV lines, and refusing medications. Please evaluate for dementia and recommend transfer to a psychiatric unit." Upon chart review, the PMHNP identifies that the patient had a Mini-Mental State Examination score of 28/30 at her preoperative visit and has no prior psychiatric history. Which of the following best represents the consultation-liaison PMHNP's professional role in this scenario?