A peer support specialist is working with someone who has experienced multiple hospitalizations and expresses fear about being hospitalized again. How should the specialist respond?
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A
Reassure the peer that hospitalization is always the safest option and they should not worry
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B
Acknowledge the peer's fear, explore their past experiences, and collaboratively explore less restrictive alternatives while maintaining safety
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C
Avoid discussing hospitalization entirely to prevent triggering the peer
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D
Inform the peer that hospitalization is unavoidable and they need to accept it