Which skill should the nurse have an older client demonstrate to evaluate the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL)?

A. Reading a short paragraph. Reading assesses cognitive function but not ADLs directly. B. Telephoning a family member. This assesses communication skills but not practical ADLs. C. Opening a bar soap package. This is the best choice because it directly assesses fine motor skills and the ability to perform a common ADL. D. Sorting a collection of socks. Sorting socks assesses cognitive function and organization but not practical ADLs directly.