The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient for Mobility Problems That

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient for mobility problems that could lead to falls.The nurse has the patient perform a timed up and go (TUG) test and uses this test to gauge:

• A)the patient's ability to perform advanced ambulation maneuvers.
• B)whether the patient can walk 30 feet without fatiguing.
• C)whether the patient can tolerate the activity for longer than 30 seconds.
• D)how quickly the patient can perform the test.