The goal of environmental assessment is to
a. Promote independent function
b. Detect reasons to admit an older adult to a long-term care facility
c. Establish an older adult's housekeeping abilities
d. Assist the family with documenting reasons they should seek durable power of attorney
A
Environmental assessments are performed to identify problems and potential problems. A plan for alternatives or correcting the problem is developed to support the functional ability of the older person. Responses B, C, and D are incorrect. After an environmental assessment of poor housekeeping skills that threaten safety, the older adult may have to have durable power of attorney designated and possibly be admitted to a nursing facility. The goal of the environmental assessment is to support independent function.
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