Upon intake, a client states that she 'feels like hurting herself, but will be fine.' She assures the social worker that she will not act on her feelings. The social worker should FIRST:

Upon intake, a client states that she 'feels like hurting herself, but will be fine.' She assures the social worker that she will not act on her feelings. The social worker should FIRST:

• A. Conduct a safety assessment
• B. Acknowledge the client's feelings and concerns
• C. Refer the client to a psychiatrist for a medication evaluation
• D. Determine the reasons that have caused the client to feel this way

Answer: (A)