The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient's Functional Abilities and Asks

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient's functional abilities and asks the patient, "How would you rate your ability to prepare a balanced meal?" "How would you rate your ability to balance a checkbook?" "How would you rate your ability to keep track of your appointments?" Which tool would be indicated for the best results of this patient's perception of their abilities?

• A) Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ)
• B) Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE)
• C) 24hFAQ
• D) Performance-based functional measurement

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