An occupational therapist (OT) is assessing an 80-year-old male client who is poised to return to his assisted living residence following a 14-day hospital stay with a diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia
As part of the OT's functional assessment, the client's activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) are being assessed. Which of the following assessment findings is most indicative of a deficit in ADL?
A)
The client is unable to clean the washroom in his residence adequately or safely.
B)
The client requires help with dressing himself in the morning.
C)
The client is unable to manage his medication regimen without his daughter's help.
D)
The client requires help climbing the stairs to his residence.
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Dressing is considered a core ADL. Cleaning, dressing, and climbing stairs are considered IADL.
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