The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient with a Mobility Dysfunction

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient with a mobility dysfunction and wants to gain insight into the patient's functional ability. What question would be the most appropriate?

A) "Are you able to shop for yourself?"
B) "Do you use a cane, walker, or wheelchair to ambulate?"
C) "Do you know what today's date is?"
D) "Were you sad or depressed more than once in the last 3 days?"