The nurse assesses the quality of which patient characteristic when applying the Get Up and Go test from the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Get Up and Go test from the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model assesses the patient's balance. This test involves the patient standing up from a chair, walking 10 feet, turning around, walking back to the chair, and sitting down. The nurse observes the patient's balance and gait during this activity. Stride and speed may be evaluated during gait analysis, while flexibility is not assessed during the Get Up and Go test.

The Nurse Assesses the Quality of Which Patient Characteristic When