Author Question: The nurse explains to a patient that shopping, using a phone, and administering his own medications ... (Read 16 times)

biggirl4568 · **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.

millet · **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

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