A client barges into a social worker's office yelling in a loud and hostile manner. The MOST effective method for the social worker to address this situation is to:

A. Tell the client that it is not possible to speak now, but his or her concerns can be discussed during a scheduled appointment
B, Listen to the client's concerns and provide other methods to reach the social worker in the future if problems arise
C. Contact agency security immediately to remove the client in order not to reinforce the behavior
D. Instruct the client on appropriate tone and voice volume when interacting with others


Answer: B. Listen to the client's concerns and provide other methods to reach the social worker in the future if problems arise

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