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Item B0800 Source v1.20.1 - 2025-10-01 Matrix v1.20.1v4 - 2025-10-01
B0800 B Manual page B-8

Ability to Understand Others

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Answer Codes

Code 0
Understands
if the resident clearly comprehends the message(s) and demonstrates comprehension by words or actions/behaviors.
Code 1
Usually understands
if the resident misses some part or
Code 2
Sometimes understands
if the resident demonstrates frequent difficulties integrating information, and responds adequately only to simple and direct questions or
Code 3
Rarely/never understands
if the resident demonstrates very limited ability to understand communication. Or, if staff have difficulty determining whether or not the...