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The children of a resident in a long-term care facility approached the nurse because they believe their parent is being manipulated by a person who also lives in the facility. Their parent has a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and various comorbidities that affect mobility and function. How should the care team appraise the parent’s decision-making capacity?  

Having completed a medication assessment and physical assessment of a new client, a home care nurse is now creating a client plan of care. What factor should the nurse prioritize in this process?