A psychiatric hospital social worker is working with a man who blames his wife and says he would hurt her again. He now says he didn't mean it and asks the social worker to not tell anyone. The social worker should FIRST:

• A. Inform the treatment team after documenting the threat.
• B. Call the police to notify them of the threat.
• C. Address the threat with the client and create a treatment plan.
• D. Speak with the client's wife to address the threat.

Answer: (A)