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A nurse is conducting a functional status assessment for an older adult client using the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) Scale. The nurse asks the client about his ability to use transportation.
Which of the following questions is appropriate for this domain?
This question is appropriate for the domain of mode of transportation, which is one of the eight areas of occupational performance assessed by the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) Scale. The scale evaluates a person’s ability to engage in more complex activities thought necessary for functioning in community settings.
This is wrong because it is not related to the domain of mode of transportation, but rather to the domain of ability to use a telephone. The scale asks about the person’s ability to operate a telephone, dial numbers, and answer calls.
This is wrong because it is not related to the domain of mode of transportation, but rather to the domain of shopping. The scale asks about the person’s ability to take care of all shopping needs independently, shop for small purchases, or need assistance with shopping.
This is wrong because it is not related to the domain of mode of transportation, but rather to the domain of mobility. The scale does not assess mobility directly, but it may be inferred from the person’s ability to travel by public transportation or car.
The correct answer is A. “Do you drive your own car or use public transportation?.” This question is appropriate for the domain of mode of transportation, which is one of the eight areas of occupational performance assessed by the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) Scale. The scale evaluates a person’s ability to engage in more complex activities thought necessary for functioning in community settings.
Choice B is wrong because it is not related to the domain of mode of transportation, but rather to the domain of ability to use a telephone. The scale asks about the person’s ability to operate a telephone, dial numbers, and answer calls.
Choice C is wrong because it is not related to the domain of mode of transportation, but rather to the domain of shopping. The scale asks about the person’s ability to take care of all shopping needs independently, shop for small purchases, or need assistance with shopping.
Choice D is wrong because it is not related to the domain of mode of transportation, but rather to the domain of mobility. The scale does not assess mobility directly, but it may be inferred from the person’s ability to travel by public transportation or car.
The Lawton IADLs Scale has a summary score that ranges from 0 (low function, dependent) to 8 (high function, independent) for women, and 0 to 5 for men. The score identifies areas of need in regard to care and support.