The Nurse Is Preparing to Do a Functional Assessment

question 9

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, characterized by significant growth and change.

Clinically Depressed Patients

Individuals diagnosed by healthcare professionals as having major depressive disorder, characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities.

Psychotherapy

A form of therapy that involves talking with a therapist to address and manage psychological issues or disorders.

Drug Therapy

The treatment of disease through the administration of drugs or medications to achieve a therapeutic effect.