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I would inform the client that I am concern for her safety and needs to immediately referral her to the nearby hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. I would explain to the client of my concerns regarding their wellbeing and I believe a significant person in his or her life needs to be informed of their behaviors. Since the client does not want their mother to know why they are being referral to the hospital; I would ask the client if there were a significant person or another family member in her life besides her mother that I inform my concerns to. If so, I would obtain an agreement to inform that significant person of my concerns of the client.
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