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A nurse is helping an older-adult patient with instrumental activities of daily living. The nurse will most likely be assisting the patient with which activity?

Answer Choices:

A. Taking a bath

B. Preparing a Meal ✓ Correct Answer

C. Getting dressed

D. Going to the bathroom

Correct Answer:

Preparing a Meal

Rationale:

🍽 Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are higher-level tasks that support independent community living, distinct from basic self-care.

🍽 Meal preparation requires planning, executive function, and coordination, making it a classic IADL rather than a basic ADL.

🍽 Assessing and assisting with IADLs helps determine needs for home support, safety modifications, and community services.

🍽 Supporting IADLs preserves autonomy, dignity, and quality of life in older adults while reducing caregiver burden.

🍽 Nurses evaluate risks (e.g., cognitive decline, malnutrition, medication interactions) and then tailor interventions to maintain function.

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Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
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A nurse is helping an older-adult patient with instrumental activities of daily living. The nurse will most likely be assisting the patient with which activity?

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