A client discloses during a session that they plan to harm a specific, identifiable third party. Under the duty to protect (Tarasoff principle), the practitioner MUST:
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A
Maintain confidentiality because the client disclosed this in therapy
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B
Take reasonable steps to warn the intended victim and notify authorities
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C
Only document the threat in the client's chart
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D
Discontinue services immediately without further action