Assessing the functional abilities of our clients
Assessing the functional abilities of our clients is critical for many reasons, but reducing the risk of skin breakdown is one. There are many tools that can be used to help determine a patient’s baseline functional ability. This information can be used to help improve function or note changes in functional ability early. In addition, the plan of care will revolve around the patient’s abilities. For example, if Mrs. Jones from the case study could no longer prepare meals for herself, for example, this information would allow the nurse to make an appropriate intervention. The following tools are examples of ways a nurse can assess functional ability. Please review each: ADL-IADL-Checklist (2)(1).pdfDownload ADL-IADL-Checklist (2)(1).pdf katz-adl-1.pdfDownload katz-adl-1.pdf This tool can help nurses working in acute care settings assess functional ability to help prevent falls: Morse Fall Scale (2)(1).pdfDownload Morse Fall Scale (2)(1).pdf Consider the following case study and answer the questions in the assignment text box: Mr. Smith was admitted to the hospital a few days ago. He was admitted because he passed out and hit his head on the floor of his bathroom. You have just received shift report and are heading to his room to do the assessment and change out his IV fluids, which are running low. You know that he has a history of heart problems and diabetes. He is very pleasant, A&Ox4, and answers all your questions readily. He was just up to the bathroom and is using the walker PT brought to help keep him steady because he is still a bit weak. Complete the Morse Fall Scale from the information in the case study. What is his score? What is his Risk Level according to the Morse Fall Scale? What interventions will you implement during your shift today? List 3. SCIENCE
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