A nurse is assessing a patient's activities of daily living. The nurse will assess which of the fol-lowing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Eating
b. Continence
c. Toileting
d. Self-medication administration
e. Bathing
ANS: A, B, C, E
The basic activities of daily living include eating, transfer, toileting, bathing, continence, and dressing. Self-medication administration is an independent activity of daily living (IADL).
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