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In order to have decisional competency, the patient must _____.

A. in most incidences be 18 years old
B. have no mental barriers
C. have no emotional difficulties that would impair their decision making ability
D. have all of the above

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Answer:

D) All of the above

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I believe the answer is A?

Our legal system endorses the principle that all persons are competent to make reasoned decisions unless demonstrated to be otherwise.

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