A fearful client in a mental health agency is repeatedly asked for money by his drug dependent son. Recently, the son has threatened violence and calls the father at all hours. How should the social worker advise the father?
a. suggest he disconnect his phone
b. ask the client to tell the son to come to the agency and discuss his problems with the social worker
c. do nothing as it is likely that the behavior will stop on its own
d. suggest that he has the right to be fearful and should probably call the police
Answer: d. suggest that he has the right to be fearful and should probably call the police
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