A social worker's ex-husband comes to her agency for therapy services. The ex-husband asks that the social worker provide these services because she is aware of his history and he feels comfortable speaking to her about his problems. They have been divorced for 15 years. The social worker refuses. Based on the professional Code of Ethics, this action by the social worker is:
A. Unethical because it has been more than 10 years since they were married
B. Ethical because she has a prior sexual relationship with the client
C. Unethical because the social worker did not respect the client's wishes with regard to the provision of treatment
D. Ethical because the social worker does not want the client to know anything about her current life circumstances
Answer: B. Ethical because she has a prior sexual relationship with the client
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