The Nurse Is Preparing to Do a Functional Assessment

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to do a functional assessment.Which statement best describes the purpose of a functional assessment?

• A) It assesses how the individual is coping with life at home.
• B) It determines how children are meeting developmental milestones.
• C) It can identify any problems with memory the individual may be experiencing.
• D) It helps to determine how a person is managing day-to-day activities.

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Definitions:

Neurotic Need

A psychological term referring to the unconscious desires and strategies that individuals use to manage anxiety and protect their self-esteem.

Online Dating

The process of using specific websites or applications on the internet to find romantic or sexual partners.

Attachment Style

A psychological model that describes patterns of behavior in relationships affecting how people connect and bond with others.

Neurotic Needs

Neurotic needs refer to ten interpersonal needs that psychoanalyst Karen Horney proposed, which individuals overemphasize as a coping strategy for anxiety, leading to potential mental health issues.