A behavior analyst may need to discontinue services under six conditions. These conditions include the client successfully achieving their goals, or a voluntary request for discharge made by the client or their representative. Other factors involve situations where clients are not making progress or when stakeholders are not following the strategies taught to them. If the latter occurs, behavior analysts must first: Choose one answer choice 

a. Ensure that the agency allows discharge, it is important to seek permission from one's employer. 

b. Assess whether you have other clients to allocate the existing staff to. 

c. Prioritize client advocacy and evaluate potential barriers. 

d. There is no need for any additional action; the code itself handles this problem, and discharge would be appropriate.