Activities of daily living (ADLs) include all of the following except
a. Eating
b. Cooking
c. Dressing
d. Moving
B
ADLs are the ability to take care of basic personal needs. Eating, dressing, and moving are basic. Cooking requires a greater level of independence.
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A) Prevent additional injury B) Align body part C) Provide support D) Control movement E) Prevent deformity
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1. "The administration of the appropriate medications makes surgery rarely necessary.". 2. "Surgery is required in about 50% of cases.". 3. "Surgery has a higher success rate than medication therapy alone.". 4. "If you take your medications and follow the prescribed diet, surgery isn't usually needed.".
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