Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing the older adult. Which tool should the nurse select to identify the clientÔÇÖs needs and care deficits?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The Katz Index assesses functional ability in daily activities, identifying care deficits. MaslowÔÇÖs is a general needs theory, MMSE assesses cognition, and EriksonÔÇÖs is developmental.