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The client is a 28-year-old female who has sought services for depression. She discloses that she's been taking sleeping pills every night for months and thinks she might be addicted to them. The social worker encourages the client to stop taking the sleeping pills because she thinks doing so might help her feel better during the day. The client stops taking the pills without seeking medical advice or support, and she experiences a seizure. Which of the following is the MOST significant ethical issue presented in this situation?
a. The social worker inappropriately limited the client's right to make her own decisions.
b. The social worker gave advice on a matter that is outside her scope of competence.
c. The social worker failed to inform the client of the risks associated with the recommendation.
d. The social worker failed to confer with the client's doctor before advising her about her medication.