You are working with a client who has a problem with alcoholism. He begins telling you that he is drinking to avoid his wife who makes him so angry he is fantasizing about ways to hurt her. You decide that the confidentiality of your client is paramount and do not warn the wife. Which of the following statements accurately represents your liability for malpractice in this example?

Group of answer choices

You have decreased your liability to the client. You have no liability issues with the wife; she is not your client.

While you have increased your liability to the client, you also may have liability issues with the wife if she is harmed.

While you have decreased your liability to the client, you also may have liability issues with the wife if she is harmed.

You have increased your liability to the client. You have no liability issues with the wife; she is not your client.