IADL skills needed for client safety and independence alone at home include all but which of the following?
A. The ability to retrieve a simple meal
B. The ability to ambulate independently
C. The ability to employ safety precautions
D. The ability to take medications
ANS: B
If a client will be home alone, there are several basic ADL and IADL skills needed for safety and independence. Minimal IADL skills required to stay at home alone include the ability to prepare or retrieve a simple meal, employ safety precautions and exhibit good judgment, take medica-tions, and get emergency aid if needed.
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