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biggirl4568

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse explains to a patient that shopping, using a phone, and administering his own medications are classified as ____________ activities of daily living.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A patient arrives at the hospital and is not sure if she is in true labor. The nurse does an assessment and assures her she is in true labor because:
 
  a. there is no dilatation.
  b. the contractions are in the fundus.
  c. the cervix has softened and effaced.
  d. the contractions are irregular.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

instrumental
IADLs are more complex skills than ADLs and indicate a higher level of independent functioning.

Answer to Question 2

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One sign of true labor is when the cervix has softened and effaced.


biggirl4568

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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