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Informed consent requires capacity—understanding, voluntariness, and the ability to make decisions. When a client appears intoxicated, capacity may be impaired, and data gathered will be unreliable. NCAC II admission competencies prioritize immediate safety checks (orientation to person/place/time, risk of harm to self/others, withdrawal risk) and triage to appropriate medical evaluation before proceeding with routine intake. Option B protects client rights and safety by pausing signatures, providing a clear explanation, and arranging evaluation or observation as per agency protocol. Only after stabilization and capacity are confirmed should intake consents and a full assessment occur. Option A risks invalid consents. Option C is clinically inappropriate while intoxicated and may distress the client. Option D provides no clinical triage and may constitute abandonment. Document observed signs, the safety screen, referrals, and the plan to resume intake when medically appropriate. This sequence models ethical practice, legal compliance, and person-centered care.