The nurse is evaluating a 23-year-old female client who is confined to a wheelchair, to determine her ability to perform ADLs. Which of the following evaluations is the nurse performing?
A) Electromyography (EMG)
B) Vocational assessment
C) Neurologic testing
D) Functional evaluation
D
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A functional evaluation determines the client's ability to perform ADLs. Other common tests include electromyography (EMG) (to determine electrical activity and potential of muscles) and a motor nerve conduction study. Vocational assessment identifies skills, potential for homemaking or employment, and retraining needs. Psychological and neurologic tests determine the person's motivation, attitudes, and neurologic deficits.
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