What must a nurse assessor determine regarding CDPAP services?

The correct determination that a nurse assessor must make regarding CDPAP (Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program) services is whether the recipient can appropriately participate in the program. This assessment is crucial as CDPAP allows eligible individuals, including those with disabilities or chronic illnesses, to select and direct their personal care assistants. Evaluating the recipient’s ability to participate ensures that they possess the necessary capacity to make informed decisions about their care, which is fundamental for the program's focus on consumer direction.

Participation in CDPAP requires a level of understanding and capability to manage the tasks involved, such as hiring, training, and supervising personal assistants. Therefore, the nurse assessor plays a vital role in ensuring that the individual can handle these responsibilities or identify any need for further support or oversight in managing their care.

Determining the need for emergency housing, qualification for financial aid, or whether the recipient has a guardian are not direct factors in assessing participation in the CDPAP program itself; rather, these aspects pertain to broader considerations of the recipient's overall living situation or legal status.