Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true?
A) Women have a higher prevalence of functional decline than men at the upper end of body mass index.
B) Men have a higher prevalence of functional decline than women at the upper end of body mass index.
C) To be sure the elderly patient's fluid needs are met, the clinician should rely on the patient's thirst.
D) The Get Up and Go Test is a more accurate assessment of gait and balance than the Tinetti Mobility Scale.
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Q2: A body mass index of less than
Q3: A preliminary, concise test to screen patients
Q4: The most sensitive test for assessing cognitive
Q6: A functional assessment is the most appropriate
Q7: A useful laboratory measure that indicates protein-energy
Q8: Prior to giving clearance for an older
Q9: The most common reason for functional decline
Q10: A Get Up and Go Test involves
Q11: The functional reach test is a good