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littleanan

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When using the various instruments to assess an older person's ADLs, the nurse needs to remember that a disadvantage of these instruments includes:
 
  a. Reliability of the tools.
  b. Self or proxy reporting of functional activities.
  c. Lack of confidentiality during the assessment.
  d. Insufficient details concerning the deficiencies identified.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the forms of support an older patient has before she is discharged. Which of these examples is an informal source of support?
 
  a. Local senior center
  b. Patient's Medicare check
  c. Meals on Wheels meal delivery service
  d. Patient's neighbor, who visits with her daily



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aruss1303

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A disadvantage of many of the ADL and IADL instruments is the self or proxy reporting of functional activities. The other responses are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Informal support includes family and close, long-time friends and is usually provided free of charge. Formal supports include programs such as social welfare and other social service and health care delivery agencies such as home health care.




littleanan

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


helenmarkerine

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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