The Nurse Is Preparing to Use the Lawton IADL Instrument

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to use the Lawton IADL instrument as part of an assessment. Which statement about the Lawton IADL instrument is true?

A) The nurse uses direct observation to implement this tool.
B) The Lawton IADL instrument is designed as a self-report measure of performance rather than ability.
C) This instrument is not useful in the acute hospital setting.
D) This tool is best used for those residing in an institutional setting.