The document discusses the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), a tool for assessing functional status and basic activities of daily living in older adults. The index evaluates independence in six activities: bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, and feeding. Scores range from 0 to 6, with higher scores indicating greater independence. While no formal reliability or validity studies were identified, the tool is widely used in clinical practice and research to measure functional decline or improvement in older adult patients. The Katz ADL index provides an objective measure of functional status that can help nurses identify needs and plan appropriate care.