What Is One Disadvantage of a Functional Performance Measure Such

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is one disadvantage of a functional performance measure such as the Timed Up and Go Test?

• A)It is difficult to observe the task performed by the patient during the testing.
• B)The patient can have as much help as needed to perform the task well.
• C)It fails to measure how the task would be accomplished in the "real" world.
• D)The test includes too many different tasks that are confusing to the patient.

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