Which of the following activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living will be most difficult for Rick to perform independently?

A. Feeding himself and brushing his hair
B. Upper extremity dressing
C. Driving
D. Lower extremity dressing


ANS: D
Independence in feeding and grooming, upper extremity dressing and driving (with specialized equipment) can be accomplished by clients at the C5 and C6 levels of function. Lower extremity dressing, however, typically requires some type of assistance at these levels.

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