A 17-Year-Old Single Mother of a Severely Disabled Child Has

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 17-year-old single mother of a severely disabled child has been disowned by her family and seeks help sorting out her situation:​

• A) ​The case manager owns the problem because the client is too young to make decisions for herself
• B) ​Both the client and case manager own the problem, but because the client is too young to make decisions for her life, the case manager is ultimately responsible for finding a solution
• C) ​The client owns the problem, but the case manager needs to take the reins in finding a solution in consultation with the client
• D) ​The client owns the problem and must take the reins in finding a solution to her problem despite her youth

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