A 17-year-old single mother of a severely disabled child has been disowned by her family and seeks help sorting out her situation:
A. The case manager owns the problem because the client is too young to make decisions for herself
B. Both the client and case manager own the problem, but because the client is too young to make decisions for her life, the case manager is ultimately responsible for finding a solution
C. The client owns the problem, but the case manager needs to take the reins in finding a solution in consultation with the client
D. The client owns the problem and must take the reins in finding a solution to her problem despite her youth
C
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