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HPNA Test Bank 1. Which of the following is one of the four elements of the best standard for assessing capacity? A. Mini-Mental Status Examination B. Repeat back method C. Ability to communicate choice D. Ability to read and write Chapter 1 ANSWER C. Ability to communicate choice Standards for assessing capacity may vary from state to state but generally are based on four elements. Patients must have the ability to: (1) understand the relevant information about proposed diagnostic tes...