The nurse performs a comprehensive assessment of an older patient who is considering admission to an assisted living facility. Which question is the most important for the nurse to ask?

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The patient's functional abilities,rather than the presence of an acute or chronic illness,are more useful in determining how well the patient might adapt to an assisted living situation. The other questions will also provide helpful information but are not as useful in providing a basis for determining patient needs or for developing interventions for the older patient.

The Nurse Performs a Comprehensive Assessment of an Older Patient