You are a support worker working for a home care agency. Today, you noticed that one of your clients smelled of alcohol and slurred his words. During his care, he told you that he wanted to kill himself and that he had a gun in the house and knew “how to use it.” a. What should you do? b. What are your responsibilities in this situation?
You are a support worker working for a home care agency. Today, you noticed that one of your clients smelled of alcohol and slurred his words. During his care, he told you that he wanted to kill himself and that he had a gun in the house and knew “how to use it.” a. What should you do? b. What are your responsibilities in this situation?
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You are a support worker working for a home care agency. Today, you noticed that one of your clients smelled of alcohol and slurred his words. During his care, he told you that he wanted to kill himself and that he had a gun in the house and knew “how to use it.”
a. What should you do?
b. What are your responsibilities in this situation?
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