A client is reporting feeling very tired and having trouble getting out of bed. He has recently experienced a lot of stress at work. In order to best serve the client, a social worker should FIRST:

A client is reporting feeling very tired and having trouble getting out of bed. He has recently experienced a lot of stress at work. In order to best serve the client, a social worker should FIRST:

• A. Refer the client to a health care professional to rule out any medical causes for lethargy
• B. Determine if the source of the stress could be coming from other changes in the client's life
• C. Begin teaching him techniques to deal with stress
• D. Explore with the client what issues at work may be causing the stress

Answer: (A)