When Using the Various Instruments to Assess an Older Person's

question 2

Multiple Choice

When using the various instruments to assess an older person's ADLs,the nurse needs to remember that a disadvantage of these instruments includes:

• A)Reliability of the tools.
• B)Self or proxy reporting of functional activities.
• C)Lack of confidentiality during the assessment.
• D)Insufficient details concerning the deficiencies identified.

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