The staff are discussing competency. Which of the following statements about competency is inaccurate?
A) A competent client means the client can make reasonable judgments and decisions.
B) Competency is a medical determination made by the client's physician.
C) Competency is affected by client compliance with treatment.
D) A guardian is appointed to make decisions on the person's behalf when the client is determined to be incompetent.
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