You are working with a 32 year-old female who was admitted to the inpatient acute rehabilitation unit today.She suffered a stroke while trail running 3 days ago.The patient demonstrates difficulty with rolling,bridging,and scooting in bed.Which of the following standardized tests and measures would you include in your patient exam because it will provide you with a baseline of her horizontal mobility function?

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The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is the most appropriate choice for assessing a patient's baseline horizontal mobility function, as it evaluates the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is needed for the individual to carry out activities of daily living, including bed mobility tasks such as rolling, bridging, and scooting.

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