A couple brings their adult son to a session; the son is diagnosed with schizophrenia and lives with them. The couple reports that the previous night the son assaulted the father and now they are afraid of him. They are not sure he is taking his medication. In the interview, the social worker finds that the client is psychotic, agitated, and unwilling to be hospitalized. What should the social worker do NEXT?

• A. Encourage client's father file a police report of the assault.
• B. Work toward emergency psychiatric commitment.
• C. Assist the parents in filing a restraining order.
• D. Attempt to convince the client to take his medication.

Answer: (B)