Management of CareQuestion 1520 of 2368
During a physical therapy evaluation, a client performs 75% of a mobility task while the caregiver provides the remaining effort. Which level of assistance should the nurse document?
- Moderate assistance
- Maximum assistance
- Contact guard assist
- Minimal assistance
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Correct answer: Minimal assistance
When the client does 75% and the caregiver 25%, the level is minimal assistance. Maximum assistance means the client does only 25%.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Mobility: Assessing Mobility Status and the Need for Assistance. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026