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

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Using the Get-Up-and-Go test,the quality of the older adult's movements is assessed.The nurse instructs the individual to rise from a chair,walk,and return to the chair and be seated.The stride is not specifically assessed in this test,although it is an aspect of gait and can be a factor in balance.The older adult's speed is not assessed in this test.Flexibility is not specifically assessed in this test,although it can be an important factor in balance.

The Nurse Assesses the Quality of Which of the Following