The nurse is preparing to do a functional assessment. Which statement best describes the purpose of a functional assessment?
a. The functional assessment assesses how the individual is coping with life at home.
b. It determines how children are meeting developmental milestones.
c. The functional assessment can identify any problems with memory the individual may be experiencing.
d. It helps determine how a person is managing day-to-day activities.
ANS: D
The functional assessment measures how a person manages day-to-day activities. The other answers do not reflect the purpose of a functional assessment.
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