The nurse must observe and assess the patient's ability to perform ADLs to determine the level of independence in self-care and the need for nursing intervention. What else should the nurse be aware of?
A) What the activity of bathing requires
B) How to assist the patient to brush her teeth
C) How to get the patient to express satisfaction with her life
D) The family's involvement in the patient's ADLs
Ans: D
Feedback: The nurse should also be aware of the patient's medical conditions or other health problems, the effect that they have on the ability to perform ADLs, and the family's involvement in the patient's ADLs. Options A and B are incorrect because these are not what the nurse needs to be aware of when assessing the patient's ability to perform ADLs. Option C is incorrect because this is not an assessment function; it is a nursing intervention.
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