The nurse caring for older adults in a nursing home setting knows that most older adults are active and healthy and able to perform typical activities of daily living (ADLs)
Which of the following are considered instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)? Select all answers that apply. A) Using a cell phone
B) Dressing oneself
C) Preparing meals
D) Managing money
E) Using a computer
F) Taking care of household maintenance
A, D, E, F
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As the individual ages, it is not uncommon to see increasing difficulties in the ability to perform more complex tasks, such as household maintenance, managing money, or using 21st century technologies, such as cell phones or computers. These types of more complex activities are referred to as instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Getting dressed and preparing meals are ADLs.
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