Which intervention best demonstrates an understanding of the challenges that communicating with an adolescent client can present?
A) "Since it isn't safe for you to get around without your crutches, how do you suggest getting to your classrooms at school?"
B) "Why is it so difficult for you to accept our help when doing so will get you back to playing basketball sooner?"
C) "Arguing with me about using crutches isn't going to make the problem of safely getting to your classes go away."
D) "We're not your enemies; everyone here simply wants you to get better and go back to the life you had before breaking your ankle."
A
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