Considering that a state uses the M'Naghten Rule when an individual is on trial for a crime, what would be most important to document for a nurse caring for a patient who will soon be tried on murder charges?

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The M'Naghten Rule states that to be held legally accountable for his or her actions, a person with mental illness must be able to understand the nature and implications of the crime. Although each of the options refers to data that should be documented, the patient's comments about the crime would be of most importance to the trial.

Considering That a State Uses the M'Naghten Rule When an Individual