The Nurse Is Performing a Functional Assessment on an 82-Year-Old

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a functional assessment on an 82-year-old patient who recently had a stroke. Which of these questions would be most important to ask?

• A) "Do you wear glasses?"
• B) "Are you able to dress yourself?"
• C) "Do you have any thyroid problems?"
• D) "How many times a day do you have a bowel movement?"

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Definitions:

Social Contact

Interaction between individuals that can provide emotional support, companionship, and a sense of belonging.

Rejection

The act of being dismissed or deemed unworthy of acceptance, which can occur in social, professional, or personal contexts, leading to emotional distress.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Odd Behavior

Actions or conduct that deviate significantly from what is considered normal or expected in society.