A resident's attorney requests that you witness a signing at the facility. What is the appropriate action for you as a CNA?

When an attorney requests that a CNA witness a signing, the most appropriate action is to refer the attorney to a nurse for proper witnessing. This is correct because witnessing a signature is not just a formality; it entails confirming that the individual is signing willingly and has the capacity to understand what they are signing. CNAs typically do not have the authority, training, or responsibility to determine a resident's mental competence, which is a critical aspect of the witnessing process.

By referring the attorney to the nurse, you ensure that the procedure is handled according to the policies and protocols of the facility. Nurses are trained to assess whether a resident can understand the document they are signing and can provide the necessary support to ensure that the signing process is legally sound and ethical.

The other options, while they may seem reasonable at first, do not address the essential elements of proper witnessing. Relying on another CNA who knows the resident, declining due to uncertainty about competence, or signing as a witness without authority does not fulfill the legal and professional requirements that govern such situations.