A 30-year-old male with bipolar disorder comes into the social worker's office stating that the

medication he is taking is making him feel too sedated, so he decided to stop taking it. The social
worker should FIRST:

a) Insist that the consumer take his medications or he will not be seen for therapy
b) Refer him directly to the psychiatrist
c) Encourage the consumer to talk about his feelings regarding medications
d) Suggest that the consumer speak with the psychiatrist at his next visit


C

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