In the process of therapy, a distraught and agitated client states that he/she is going to "shoot their ex-lover" with the gun he/she has at home. The social worker remains unsure if the client would actually do it. The social worker has an obligation to first:
A. This is privileged information and nothing should be done outside the session.
B. Question the seriousness of the client
C. Call for medication for the client
D. Warn the ex- lover and call the police
D. Warn the ex- lover and call the police.
If a threat and plan are voiced the social worker is legally obligated to report it to all involved.
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