The nurse is assessing a patient's functional abilities and asks the patient, "How would you rate your ability to prepare a balanced meal?" "How would you rate your ability to balance a checkbook?" "How would you rate your ability to keep track of your appointments?" Which tool would be indicated for the best results of this patient's perception of their abilities?
A) Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ)
B) Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE)
C) 24hFAQ
D) Performance-based functional measurement

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The FAQ is an example of a self-report tool which provides information about the patient's perception of functional ability. The MMSE assesses cognitive impairment. The 24hFAQ is used to assess functional ability in postoperative patients. Performance-based tools involve actual observation of a standardized task, completion of which is judged by objective criteria.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient's Functional Abilities and Asks