A nurse conducts a functional assessment of a client who has moved to the assisted living facility. Which of the following statements best describes this functional assessment?
A) Information on the client's medical diagnoses and health problems.
B) Client's ability to perform self-care tasks with a focus on rehabilitation.
C) Assessment of the client's activities of daily living (ADLs).
D) Prioritization of the client's ability to perform roles in relationships and in society.
Ans: B
Functional assessment is a way of determining an individual's ability to fulfill responsibilities and perform self-care. While it is distinct from a medical diagnosis approach, it does not discount or ignore information on an older adult's diagnoses and health problems. It includes data on ADLs and is not a counterpoint to ADL assessment. The focus is on the fulfillment of responsibilities and self-care more than on performing social and relationship roles.
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