MDS Alert
Coding Quizzer:
Coding ADLs
Published on Wed Aug 18, 2004
Section G: How would you code this resident's ability to walk in the corridor?
After receiving a new cane, Mr. X needed to be observed the first time he used it as he walked up and down the hall on his unit to ensure he used the cane appropriately. He does not require any additional staff assistance.
Answer: Self-performance = 0
Support provided = 0
Rationale: Resident requires no set up to complete task independently.
Source: RAI user's manual, p. 3-83 (revised April 2004)
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