Which of these responses might the nurse expect during a functional assessment of a patient whose leg is in a cast?
a. "I broke my right leg in a car accident 2 weeks ago."
b. "The pain is decreasing, but I still need to take acetaminophen."
c. "I check the color of my toes every evening just like I was taught."
d. "I'm able to transfer myself from the wheelchair to the bed without help."
ANS: D
Functional assessment measures a person's self-care ability in the areas of general physical health or absence of illness. The other statements concern health or illness issues.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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