An older adult client is being admitted to a short-term rehabilitation facility after a long hospitalization. The nurse is performing a functional assessment with the client. Which action should the nurse implement?

A. Questioning the client about the frequency of falls in recent months is an essential component of a functional assessment, especially for an older adult being admitted to a rehabilitation facility. Understanding the history of falls helps identify potential risk factors and informs the development of an appropriate care plan. B. Asking the client how often episodes of sundowning are experienced is not relevant to a functional assessment. Sundowning refers to increased confusion and agitation that typically occurs in the late afternoon or evening and is often associated with dementia. C. Assisting the client with values clarification about end-of-life care options is important but not typically part of a functional assessment focused on evaluating the client's physical and cognitive abilities. D. Encouraging the client to lie as still as possible during the assessment may not provide accurate information about the client's functional status. It's important for the client to engage in activities that reflect their typical level of functioning.