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A therapist begins working with a new adult client in a community mental health setting. During the first session, the client starts sharing detailed trauma history. The therapist realizes they have not yet discussed limits of confidentiality or obtained informed consent. What should the therapist do NEXT?
a. Allow the client to continue sharing to build rapport, and address informed consent at the end of the session
b. Immediately pause the session to review informed consent, including limits of confidentiality, and obtain the client’s agreement to proceed
c. Document that the client voluntarily disclosed information and review informed consent at the next session
d. Redirect the client to less sensitive topics until informed consent can be formally completed later