Activities of daily living (ADLs) include the patient's ability to bathe, dress, go to the toilet, transfer, maintain continence, and feed himself; _______ include the ability to use a telephone, prepare meals, travel, do housework, take medication, and s
Fill in the blank with correct words.
independent activities of daily living (IADLs)
ADLs include the patient's ability to bathe, dress, go to the toilet, transfer, maintain continence, and feed himself; IADLs include the ability to use a telephone, prepare meals, travel, do housework, take medication, and shop.
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