Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
The nurse is performing a functional assessment on a 57-year-old client diagnosed with advanced Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Which of the following should be the appropriate question by the nurse when performing a functional assessment on a client diagnosed with COPD?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A functional assessment evaluates a client's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Asking about bathing assesses an ADL impacted by COPD, unlike questions about dentures, bowel movements, or swallowing.