During an intake interview, a client uses derogatory language to refer to individuals of a particular ethnic group. This language causes the social worker to become angry. In order to appropriately deal with the anger, the social worker should:
A. Explain to the client in a professional manner that this language is inappropriate and upsets the social worker
B. Suggest that the client see another social worker in the agency without giving the client an explanation
C. Recognize the anger and discuss it later with the supervisor
D. Tell the client about the reaction so that a decision can be made by the client about whether the social worker is the best match for the client
Answer: C. Recognize the anger and discuss it later with the supervisor
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