It Is Critical for Healthcare Practitioners to Assess an Individual's

question 6

True/False

It is critical for healthcare practitioners to assess an individual's mental capacity and his/her ability to make decisions about future care before assistive devices can be employed.

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Definitions:

School Performance

An assessment of how well educational institutions meet certain standards and achieve goals, often evaluated through exams and graduation rates.

Long-term Care

A variety of services designed to meet a person's health or personal care needs during a short or long period of time.

De Facto Program

A program or policy that exists in practice and has effects, though it may not have been legally formalized or officially acknowledged.

Nursing Home Residents

Individuals, typically elderly or disabled, who live in a facility providing skilled nursing care and day-to-day living assistance.