A worker has reached an agreement with an elderly woman on public assistance to move to an assisted living facility. The client talks about her fears of moving to a place where she won't know anyone. The worker's best response is:
a. Don't worry, you'll make new friends
b. I guess you'd rather stay where you are
c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay with people you know
d. Most older people feel just like you, but then feel better after they move
Answer: c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay with people you know
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