Client Messages May Ramble to the Extent That They Contain

question 3

Multiple Choice

Client messages may ramble to the extent that they contain numerous unrelated elements that cannot all be tied together. In such instances, the social worker's task is to:

• A)​extract and focus on the elements that are most relevant to the thrust of the session.
• B)​encourage the client to continue verbalizing to indicate that he or she is listening.
• C)​respond with incongruent statements to ensure that the client is satisfied.
• D)​explore each and every topic in depth to analyze the client's emotional state.

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