When clustering data according to functional health patterns, the nurs

When clustering data according to functional health patterns, the nurse determines that the client is only able to ambulate short distances without becoming fatigued and requires rest periods dur-ing morning care.

The health pattern that requires intervention is identified by the nurse as:
1. Respiratory
2. Activity and exercise
3. Sleep and rest pattern
4. Self-care deficit: activities of daily living

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Using the functional health pattern format, the nurse clusters data that pertain to a functional health category. Fatigue upon ambulating short distances and requiring frequent periods of rest are examples of data belonging to the category of activity and exercise. “Respiratory” would be found in a systems approach of health assessment, not a functional health pattern assessment. The functional health pattern category of sleep and rest would focus more on the number of hours of sleep the client obtains, use of sleep aids, and any difficulties associated with sleep. Self-care deficit: activities of daily living would include such aspects as bathing, feeding, and dressing self. The symptoms described would be clustered more accurately under the functional health pattern category of activity and exercise.