Which of the following residents of an extended care facility is most likely to be characterized as dependent in terms of his or her capacity to perform activities of daily living?
A) Ms. Q, who needs to ring the call bell and then be accompanied to the toilet by a care aide.
B) Mr. H, a man who needs the assistance of care staff to get off the bedpan after he voids.
C) Mr. N, who requires regular prompts to toilet himself.
D) Mrs. R, who has a long term, indwelling urinary catheter and needs help in performing the relevant care.
B
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An individual who is unable to get off of a bedpan or commode independently is likely to be considered dependent. The other older adults display characteristics of partial independence.
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