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Physiological Integrity and Developmental Needs

When assessing an older adult, which tools should a nurse select to identify the client’s needs and care deficits?

ExplanationKatz Index of Activities of Daily Living is a widely used functional assessment tool for evaluating the client’s ability to perform daily personal care activities. Maslow’s is a human needs theory that is pertinent to everyone. Erikson’s theory is a developmental theory differentiating the needs of each age group. The MMSE only assesses cognition.