Restorative careQuestion 626 of 1700

A resident tires easily. Which plan is an example of segmenting ADLs?

  1. Do the bath, dressing, and grooming in one long session
  2. Skip the bath and grooming for the whole week
  3. Have the resident do every task alone with no help
  4. Do the bath, rest, then dress and groom later
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Correct answer: Do the bath, rest, then dress and groom later

Rest breaks between tasks fit the endurance of a resident who tires easily.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.4: Complications of Immobility

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026