You receive a call from a woman who is the ex-wife of a client you are currently working with. The woman wants to set up an appointment with you. You should:

a. Set up an appointment with her without telling your client you have done so
b. Set up a conjoint appointment with the ex-wife and client
c. Refer the ex-wife to another social worker
d. Tell the ex-wife that you cannot see her because you are already treating her ex-husband


Answer: c. Refer the ex-wife to another social worker

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