SW Practice Test

1Multiple ChoiceSelect all that apply

A client with terminal illness confides in the social worker that they are considering hastening death but have not acted on it. Which actions are ethically appropriate for the social worker? (Choose two.)

A.Document the disclosure in the clinical record and discuss with the supervisor.
B.Report the client to authorities for potential suicide risk without further assessment.
C.Explore the client's feelings, values, and reasons for the thought in a non-judgmental manner.
D.Immediately disclose the information to the client's family to ensure safety.

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