Mrs.Smadu, who is 80 years of age, was recently admitted to a long-term care setting.Over the past month, Mrs.Smadu appears to be deteriorating.She does not wish to eat, sleeps all the time, and is not able to participate in any of her activities of daily living.Which of the following assessment tools will help inform and guide comprehensive care and planning for this older person?
A)Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs)
B)Continuing Care Reporting System (CCRS)
C)Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)
D)Utilization Guide (UG)

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The Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) is a comprehensive tool used in long-term care settings to assess the resident's physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning. It is used to develop an individualized care plan and monitor the resident's progress or decline. The other options, Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs), Continuing Care Reporting System (CCRS), and Utilization Guide (UG), may have their uses in long-term care settings, but they do not provide the same level of comprehensive assessment and care planning as the RAI.

MrsSmadu, Who Is 80 Years of Age, Was Recently Admitted