Which Activities Should the Nurse Evaluate in an Assessment of an Older

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which activities should the nurse evaluate in an assessment of an older patient's functional status? Select all that apply.

• A) Possessing the ability to prepare nutritious meals independently
• B) Having the financial resources available to live independently
• C) Performing regular, simple maintenance on their primary residence
• D) Effectively toileting themselves for both bowel and bladder elimination
• E) Safely moving around their residence without an increased risk for falls

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Definitions:

Positron-Emission Tomography (PET)

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Brain Activity

The functioning of the brain involving electrical, chemical, and neuronal processes contributing to thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the heart rate, among other functions.

Digestion

The process by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules that can be absorbed and utilized.