The nurse is assessing a client's mental health competence and decision-making ability. Which activity will best provide the needed information to the nurse?

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When reviewing mental health and level of decision-making ability, the best method is to ask the client "what if" type of questions. Assessing the client's reading ability and understanding of passages read will not provide the needed information. Asking the client to discuss his or her medical history will provide some information but will not provide information on his or her ability to reason and make clear decisions. Questioning the family provides only a secondary source of information and will not be as effective.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client's Mental Health Competence and Decision-Making