Asked by Lauren Eicher on Jul 12, 2024
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The nurse is assessing the abilities of an older adult. Which activities are considered IADLs? (Select all that apply.)
A) Walking
B) Toileting
C) Feeding oneself
D) Preparing a meal
E) Grocery shopping
F) Balancing a checkbook
IADLs
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, which include managing finances, handling transportation, shopping, and using telephones and computers.
Preparing a Meal
The process of planning, preparing, and cooking food for eating, involving a variety of ingredients and culinary techniques.
Grocery Shopping
The activity of buying food and other household necessities from a grocery store or supermarket.
- Differentiate between ADLs, IADLs, and AADLs in the context of assessing older adults.
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dragonly12 nightmareJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D, E, F
Explanation :
Typically, IADL tasks include shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, managing finances, taking medications, and using transportation. The other options listed are ADLs r/t self-care.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between ADLs, IADLs, and AADLs in the context of assessing older adults.