The reference range below is the yardstick for “normal/at-baseline.” Normal findings are documented in Mode A with the skilled rationale that follows in Section 6 — never as “WNL” alone.
Clear speech and intact expressive and receptive language.
Communicates needs effectively.
Functional hearing adequate for care, with aids used as needed.
Functional vision adequate to read materials, with corrective lenses as needed.
Adequate health literacy and demonstrated comprehension of the plan.
No unmet interpreter or augmentative-communication need.
Understands the plan and can participate in care and consent.
