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Dr. Anderson has a client who discloses that he has committed several violent crimes in the past. What is Dr. Anderson's legal obligation?
 
  a. Dr. Anderson's obligation is entirely dependent on the nature of the crime the client committed.
  b. Dr. Anderson is not legally required to breach confidentiality.
  c. Dr. Anderson is legally required to breach confidentiality and report the crime.
  d. Dr. Anderson is only required to breach confidentiality if the past crime predicts future violence.

Question 2

Who has the lowest risk for developing dementia in the next year?
 
  a. Arlene, an 85-year-old woman recovering from a hip fracture
  b. Bonnie, a 70-year-old woman who recently had a stroke
  c. Cora, a 20-year-old woman who injured her head in a bicycle fall
  d. Dora, a 35-year-old women who is being treated for alcohol dependence



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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