Mary Reports That She Was Independent with ADLs Before She

Multiple Choice

Mary reports that she was independent with ADLs before she came to the nursing home. But she is having significant difficulty now. Her diagnosis list includes diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and macular degeneration. Why do you think Mary is having so much difficulty with ADLs?

A) She is weak from her hospital stay and must regain her strength.
B) She is depressed over having to live in a nursing home.
C) She is not familiar with her surroundings and cannot see well enough to locate her clothes or toiletries.
D) She likes the attention she gets when the nursing assistants help her.