A community health nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who has primary dementia

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Legal decisions regarding hralth care must be made by a competent person or the person holding the durable power of attorney

If the client appears competent, and understands the procedure, the client can sign for informed consent. The nurse should verify that the client gives consent voluntarily, the signature on the consent is the client's and the client appears competent. If the client were disoriented and not competent, the person who has durable poewer of attorney should sign informed consent