Activities that require some intellectual competence and planning, such as paying bills and taking medications appropriately, are called
A) functional activities of daily living.
B) instrumental activities of daily living.
C) activities of daily living.
D) disabilities of daily living.

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Activities that require some intellectual competence and planning, such as paying bills and taking medications appropriately, are called instrumental activities of daily living. A is incorrect because functional activities of daily living refer to basic self-care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating. C is also incorrect because activities of daily living refer to both basic self-care tasks and more complex tasks such as mobility and communication. D is incorrect because disabilities of daily living is not a recognized term in healthcare.

Activities That Require Some Intellectual Competence and Planning, Such as Paying