A nurse assesses a patient using the Barthel Index and scores the patient as a 98 . What inference does the nurse draw from this assessment?
a. The patient is nearly dependent in all areas measured.
b. The patient is able to live independently.
c. The patient is close to independent in the areas measured.
d. The patient's cognitive status impaired the assessment.
C
The Barthel Index has a maximum score of 100, with the higher the score meaning more inde-pendent functioning. However, the tool developers do not state that a high score equals being able to live independently. This tool does not measure cognitive functioning.
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