The Difference Between ADLs and IADLs Is That _____

question 4

Multiple Choice

The difference between ADLs and IADLs is that _____.

• A) ADLs are simple enough that even the frail elderly can do them independently
• B) IADLs are the same across cultures
• C) ADLs require professional training
• D) IADLs require some intellectual competence

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Definitions:

Glaser And Strauss

Sociologists Barney Glaser and Anselm Strauss are known for their work in the field of grounded theory, especially in the context of medical sociology and the study of dying.

Hospital Settings

The specific environment within a healthcare facility where medical care is provided, ranging from emergency rooms to specialized departments.

Anticipatory Grief

Experiencing grief before a death actually occurs; grief work aimed at loosening attachment to the dying, making loss less painful when it occurs.

Sick Role

A set of characteristic behaviors that a sick person adopts in accordance with the normative demands of the situation.