A social worker has a bad home visit where the clients were uncooperative and kept arguing with one another. Within the documentation, the social worker used derogatory language about the clients. When the case came up for review, this information was discovered by administration. What course of action should be taken?
A)The social worker needs anger management counseling
B)The social worker should be suspended without pay
C)The social worker should review the NASW Code of Ethics
D)The social worker should allow the clients to view the documentation

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An administrator dealing with this situation needs to express the importance of using accurate and respectful language in all communication about clients. The NASW Code of Ethics stresses that social workers should not use derogatory language in their written or verbal statements.

A Social Worker Has a Bad Home Visit Where the Clients