The nurse is assessing a patient's functional ability. Which patient best demonstrates the definition of functional ability?

A) Considers self as a healthy individual; uses cane for stability
B) College educated; travels frequently; can balance a checkbook
C) Works out daily, reads well, cooks, and cleans house on the weekends
D) Healthy individual, volunteers at church, works part time, takes care of family and house

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kholoud eideh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Functional ability refers to the individual's ability to perform the normal daily activities required to meet basic needs; fulfill usual roles in the family, workplace, and community; and maintain health and well-being. The other options are good; however, healthy individual, church volunteer, part time worker, and the patient who takes care of the family and house fully meets the criteria for functional ability.

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