A client who has been experiencing severe depression and previously expressed thoughts aimed at hurting herself appears less hopeless and to have a more positive affect. In this situation, the social worker should FIRST:
A. Acknowledge the recent improvement in depressive symptoms to the client
B. Determine the coping skills that the client is using to bring about change
C. Focus on other immediate goals that are a concern to the client
D. Conduct a suicide risk assessment
Answer: D. Conduct a suicide risk assessment
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