The Nurse Is Assessing an Older Adult's Functional Ability

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing an older adult's functional ability. Which definition correctly describes one's functional ability?

A) It denotes an older person's cognitive level.
B) It is the measure of the expected changes of aging that one is experiencing.
C) It describes the individual's motivation to live independently.
D) It refers to one's ability to perform activities necessary to live in modern society.