In addition to providing privacy, which of the following would be most appropriate initially in situations involving suspected abuse?
A) Allow the client to have a good cry over the situation.
B) Tell the client, "Injuries like these don't usually happen by accident."
C) Call the police immediately so they can question the victim.
D) Ask the abuser to describe his side of the story first.
B
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