Which Assessment Finding Best Indicates That an Older Adult Who

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding best indicates that an older adult who resides at an assisted living center has functional mobility?

• A) The patient spends most of the day interacting with others in the dayroom.
• B) The patient spends weekends and holidays at the home of family members.
• C) The patient shows an interest in having his hair professionally styled.
• D) The patient dresses, bathes, and eats independently.

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Definitions:

Tibia

A large bone located in the lower leg, also known as the shinbone, that bears much of the body’s weight.

Plantar Surface

The bottom part of the foot that comes in contact with the ground.

Extension

A movement increasing the angle between bones or parts of the body, opposite of flexion.

Flexion

The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors.