In order to determine if a person is cognitively or legally able to make end-of-life decisions, their ____ and ____ are assessed.
A) formal operations; intelligence
B) verbal skills; writing skills
C) intelligence; competency
D) capacity; competency

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Capacity and competency are the key factors assessed to determine if a person is cognitively or legally able to make end-of-life decisions. Capacity refers to the mental ability to understand the nature and effects of one's actions, while competency is a legal determination of one's ability to make decisions.

In Order to Determine If a Person Is Cognitively or Legally