The FANCAPES Assessment Tool Focuses on the Older Adult's

question 1

Multiple Choice

The FANCAPES assessment tool focuses on the older adult's:

• A) ability to meet personal needs to identify the amount of assistance needed.
• B) ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
• C) cognitive abilities.
• D) level of dementia present.

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Definitions:

Exhaustion Phase

The final stage of the body's response to stress, where all energy resources have been depleted, leading to a decreased ability to resist stressors and potential burnout.

Multiple Sclerosis

A chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, leading to demyelination, inflammation, and diverse neurological symptoms.

Immune Systems

Complex networks of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and other harmful invaders.

Type A Personality

A temperament characterized by high levels of competitiveness, impatience, aggression, and a constant sense of urgency.