What Distinguishes an Activity of Daily Living (ADL) from an Instrumental

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Multiple Choice

What distinguishes an activity of daily living (ADL) from an instrumental activity of daily living (IADL) ?​

• A) ​ADLs are easier than IADLs.
• B) ​ADLs require more planning than IADLs.
• C) ​IADLs require some formal education and expertise, while ADLs do not.
• D) ​IADLs require intellectual competence and planning, while ADLs do not.

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