A nurse assesses a resident in a long-term care facility with the "get up and go" technique.What should this involve observing the resident do?

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The "get up and go" technique involves observing the resident performing a sit-to-stand transfer from an armless chair to assess their balance and mobility. Walking through a cluttered area or ambulating in a straight line for 1 foot is not part of this technique. Going to the bathroom may involve additional movements beyond sit-to-stand transfer, which may make it difficult to accurately assess the resident's balance and mobility. Therefore, sitting and rising from an armless chair is the best choice for observing the "get up and go" technique.

A Nurse Assesses a Resident in a Long-Term Care Facility