A client in early recovery expresses ambivalence about inpatient treatment but agrees to try outpatient services. What is the counselor's best response?
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A
Insist on inpatient placement because it is clinically indicated
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B
Dismiss the client's concerns and proceed with the recommended level of care
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C
Honor the client's choice and develop an outpatient plan while continuing to reassess placement needs
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D
Discharge the client for non-compliance with the recommended treatment