BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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38. A client reveals during a session that they have been physically abusing their child. What is your ethical and legal obligation?

A. Maintain confidentiality as per general client-therapist privilege
B. Report to the appropriate child protective services agency
C. Advise the client to seek legal counsel
D. Encourage the client to stop the behavior on their own

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  • Maintain confidentiality as per general client-therapist privilege
  • Report to the appropriate child protective services agency
  • Advise the client to seek legal counsel
  • Encourage the client to stop the behavior on their own

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