The FANCAPES assessment tool focuses on the older adult's:
a. ability to meet personal needs to identify the amount of assistance needed
b. ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
c. cognitive abilities
d. level of dementia present
ANS: A
The FANCAPES assessment tool focuses on physical functioning and evaluates the individ-ual's ability to meet his or her needs and how much assistance is needed to meet the needs. FANCAPES evaluates physical functioning. IADLs involve more than just physical func-tioning. FANCAPES does not assess cognitive function, nor does it assess dementia.
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