The nurse is assessing an older adult's advanced activities of daily living (AADLs), which would include:
a. Recreational activities.
b. Meal preparation.
c. Balancing the checkbook.
d. Self-grooming activities.
ANS: A
AADLs are activities that an older adult performs such as occupational and recreational activities. Self-grooming activities are basic ADLs; meal preparation and balancing the checkbook are considered IADLs.
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