The rehabilitation nurse is reviewing the functional ADLs of a client who has cerebral palsy. Which of the following are examples of this type of ADL? Select all that apply
A) Ability to dress self
B) Ability to self-feed
C) Ability to use the telephone
D) Ability to shop for groceries
E) Ability to communicate
F) Ability to pay bills
A, B, E
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The basic functional ADLs (FADLs) include aspects of self-care, such as dressing, bathing, toileting and continence, transfer, mobility, and eating. Instrumental ADLs (IADLs) are more complex living skills, such as food preparation, laundry, taking medications, and money management
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