NCLEX RN Practice Question

The correct answer is about directly assessing the client’s self-care ability through observation, which provides insight into their functional capacity and identifies potential challenges. Test questions focusing on direct observation are effective because they highlight practical assessment strategies over assumptions or indirect evaluation. Other answers are incorrect because they just rely on third-party input or client verbal confirmation, which may not accurately reflect actual ability. For example, a verbal description of foot care techniques might not reveal technical inaccuracies, and relying on family member reassurance does not account for the client’s own capacity.