Warning a potential victim about a threat to his or her safety made by a client is known as:
a. negligent behavior
b. breach of confidentiality
c. shirking of duty
d. duty to warn
D
In situations when a client discloses that he or she is likely to inflict harm on another, the health care provider has a "duty to warn" the person. The health care professional has a legal obligation to ensure that the potential victim is warned so that protection may be sought.
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a. situational support. b. problem resolution. c. coping mechanisms. d. perception of the event.