Multiple Choice
The nurse is assessing a patient for mobility problems that could lead to falls.The nurse has the patient perform a Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and uses this test to gauge
A) the patient's ability to perform advanced ambulation manoeuvres.
B) whether the patient can walk 30 feet without fatiguing.
C) whether the patient can tolerate the activity for longer than 30 seconds.
D) a patient's balance and gait.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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