A patient will be ready to be discharged from the hospital soon,and the patient's family members are concerned about whether the patient is able to go outside alone safely.The nurse will perform which test to assess this?

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The Up and Go Test is a reliable and valid test to quantify functional mobility.The test is quick,requires little training and no special equipment,and is appropriate to use in many settings including hospitals and clinics.This instrument has been shown to predict a person's ability to go outside alone safely.

A Patient Will Be Ready to Be Discharged from the Hospital