A student tells a school social worker that she has been cutting herself but insists it is 'not to die.' What is the MOST appropriate immediate response?
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A
Inform the student's parents and dismiss her from the session
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B
Conduct a thorough risk assessment including intent, frequency, and severity of self-harm
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C
Refer immediately to an emergency psychiatric facility without further assessment
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D
Provide a list of hotline numbers and schedule a follow-up for next week