Mrs. Taylor was referred to a social worker after what event?

• A. Her alcoholic husband was hospitalized following an acute episode.
• B. She and her husband separated.
• C. She sought financial planning.
• D. She sought group therapy.

Answer: (A)

When a family faces a crisis due to a relative’s alcohol problem, social workers are often pulled in to provide crisis intervention, safety assessment, and care coordination. The hospitalization of Mrs. Taylor’s alcoholic husband after an acute episode represents a sudden disruption that creates immediate needs for support, resources, and planning for both the patient and the family. In this moment, a social worker would typically assess risk, connect the family to hospital and community services, assist with discharge planning, and link them to ongoing treatment and support options (such as family counseling or support groups). The other options describe situations that may involve support, but they do not inherently signal the acute crisis and coordination needs that prompt a social work referral in this context.