Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
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The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for chest pain. The client is oriented to person and place, but is often confused about the month of the year or what season it is. A family member tells the nurse, 'I'd like for you to sign as a witness on my mother's living will, in case something happens to her and we need to make health care decisions for her.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The client├óÔé¼Ôäós confusion raises concerns about her capacity to understand the living will, which must be addressed before witnessing to ensure validity.