A nurse is helping an older-adult patient with instrumental activities of daily living. The nurse will most likely be assisting the patient with which activity?

A. Going to the bathroom is an example of basic activities of daily living (ADLs). B. Taking a bath is an example of basic activities of daily living (ADLs). C. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) include tasks that support independent living, such as making phone calls, managing finances, and shopping. This is a higher level of activity compared to basic activities of daily living (ADLs). D. Getting dressed is an example of basic activities of daily living (ADLs).