You are working in a dementia care unit. You want to assess a client's performance in activities of daily living by observing him or her complete a series of activities such as bathing, dressing, and toileting. Which assessment would you choose?

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The Katz Index is specifically designed to assess a client's performance in activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and toileting. It contains six items that are essential for basic daily functioning and requires observation of the client's performance to determine their level of independence in each activity.

You Are Working in a Dementia Care Unit