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Of the following, which is an example of a behavior that might leave a mental health practitioner vulnerable to a malpractice suit?a. Used a procedure within the realm of accepted professional practice
b. Employed a technique that he or she was not trained to use
c. Used a procedure to which the client did not respond favorably
d. Explained the possible consequences of treatment and the client still wanted to participate in the process
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