The Nurse Is Completing a Functional Health Pattern Assessment with an Older

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is completing a functional health pattern assessment with an older client. Which assessment finding reflects the cognitive-perceptual category?

• A) Participates in church choir
• B) Volunteers for political functions
• C) Attends meditation classes weekly
• D) Attends self-help seminars

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