Which of these responses might the nurse expect during a functional assessment of a patient whose leg is in a cast?

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Functional assessment measures a person's self-care ability in the areas of general physical health or absence of illness. The other statements concern health or illness issues. Statements such as "I broke my right leg in a car accident 2 weeks ago," "the pain is decreasing, but I still need to take acetaminophen," or "I check the color of my toes every evening just like I was taught" are statements concerning health or illness issues and not a person's self-care or functional ability.

Which of These Responses Might the Nurse Expect During a Functional