Morticia Is a Social Worker Serving on an Interprofessional Team

question 4

Multiple Choice

Morticia is a social worker serving on an interprofessional team with physicians and nurses. An ethical issue arises regarding how the team should maintain appropriate professional boundaries with a client. Morticia should consider:

• A) The NASW Code of Ethics only
• B) The code of ethics of the professional who is the official team leader
• C) The client's code of ethics
• D) The codes of ethics of all the professionals who are working with the client

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that, when taken into the body, alter brain function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness, and behavior.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, serving as the main control center for processing and sending out information throughout the body.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Cognition

Acquiring knowledge and insight through the processes of thought, experience, and sensory perception.