Therapists have the responsibility to prevent suicide if they can reasonably anticipate it. Once it is determined that a client is at risk for serious harm to self, the professional is:

a. released of all legal and ethical requirements to protect the client.
b. legally, but not ethically, required to take appropriate action.
c. legally and ethically required to take appropriate action aimed at protecting the person.
d. ethically, but not legally, required to take appropriate action.


c

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