The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient for Mobility Problems That

The nurse is assessing a patient for mobility problems that could lead to falls.She has the patient perform a Timed Up and Go (TUG) test.Why does she use this test?

A) To gauge the patient's ability to perform advanced ambulation maneuvers
B) To gauge whether the patient can walk 30 feet without fatiguing
C) To gauge whether the patient can tolerate the activity for longer than 30 seconds
D) To gauge how quickly the patient can perform the test