An older adult client is being evaluated for admission to an assisted living facility. During the health assessment, the nurse implements which technique to determine the client's ability to reside in this environment?

A. Evaluating a client's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) is the best way to determine if they are capable of independent living or need assistance in an assisted living facility. B. Long-term memory evaluation is important but does not directly assess the client's ability to function in daily life. C. Screening for alcohol or controlled drug abuse may be relevant but is not the most important for determining ADL function. D. Side effects of medications are important but are secondary to evaluating the ability to perform ADLs.