In ethical practice, when a client may pose risk to self or others, the social worker should begin by:

In ethical practice, when a client may pose risk to self or others, the social worker should begin by:

• A. Do nothing unless the client agrees
• B. Discuss the limits of confidentiality and mandatory reporting with the client
• C. Obtain explicit consent before action
• D. Do not discuss confidentiality at this time

Answer: (B)