You are planning rehabilitation activities for a patient who is working toward discharge back into the community
During a care conference, the team has identified a need to focus on the patient's instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). When planning the patient's subsequent care, you should focus particularly on which of the following?
A) Dressing
B) Bathing
C) Feeding
D) Meal preparation
Ans: D
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Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) include grocery shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation, and managing finances. Activities of daily living (ADLs) include bathing dressing, feeding, and toileting.
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