When Using the Various Instruments to Assess an Older Person's

question 2

Multiple Choice

When using the various instruments to assess an older person's ADLs, what should the nurse keep in mind as a disadvantage of these instruments?

• A) Reliability of the tools
• B) Lack of confidentiality during the assessment
• C) Self or proxy reporting of functional activities
• D) Insufficient details concerning the deficiencies identified

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Definitions:

Social Worker

A social worker is a professional who provides assistance, counseling, and support to individuals, families, and groups dealing with social, emotional, or economic difficulties.

Adolescents

The stage of development that occurs from puberty to adulthood, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes.

Reminiscence Groups

Therapeutic gatherings where participants share memories from their past, often used with older adults to enhance psychological well-being.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from ages 13 to 19.