The nurse caring for an older client who resides in an assistant living facility is asked to obtain and witness the client's signature on a living will document.The nurse responds most appropriately when stating:
A) "I will certainly do that since such a document is so valuable to the client's plan of care."
B) "I'll ask the client's family if they agree that the client should sign the document."
C) "First I need to discuss the purpose of this document with the client."
D) "I'm sorry but I cannot ethically do that."
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