The client is scheduled for a functional assessment using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). The client asks the nurse, "What is the
purpose of the FIM?" Which nursing response is appropriate?

Choice A reason: Natural history of disease is not an approach that explains the factors that allow the reproduction and spread of infectious disease, but rather a description of how a disease progresses over time from exposure to outcome in the absence of intervention.

Choice B reason: Health promotion is not an approach that explains the factors that allow the reproduction and spread of infectious disease, but rather a process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health through education, empowerment, and policy changE.

Choice C reason: Levels of prevention are not an approach that explains the factors that allow the reproduction and spread of infectious disease, but rather a classification of interventions based on their timing and purpose in relation to disease occurrencE.

Choice D reason: Epidemiologic triangle is an approach that explains the factors that allow the reproduction and spread of infectious disease, by identifying and analyzing three elements: agent (the cause of disease), host (the person who gets sick), and environment (the conditions that affect transmission).

Choice A reason: Inability to take risks is not a quality of an effective nurse leader because it can limit the nurse's creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills, as well as prevent the nurse from exploring new opportunities and learning from mistakes.

Choice B reason: Never considers being a follower is not a quality of an effective nurse leader because it can isolate the nurse from the team, hinder collaboration and communication, and create a sense of superiority and arrogancE.

Choice C reason: Ability to set priorities is a quality of an effective nurse leader because it can help the nurse manage time, resources, and tasks efficiently and effectively, as well as focus on the most important and urgent goals and outcomes.

Choice D reason: Integrity is a quality of an effective nurse leader because it can foster trust, respect, and honesty among the team, as well as demonstrate the nurse's adherence to ethical principles and professional standards.

Choice E reason: Critical care certification is not a quality of an effective nurse leader because it is a credential that reflects the nurse's knowledge and competence in a specific area of practice, but not necessarily their leadership skills or abilities.