Yolanda has always been a great cook. However, at the age of 90, she is unable to cook for herself, although she can still walk and dress herself. Yolanda has a problem with:
A) dementia.
B) arthritis.
C) instrumental ADLs (activities of daily living).
D) basic ADLs (activities of daily living).

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Instrumental ADLs refer to activities such as cooking, cleaning, and managing finances. Yolanda's inability to cook for herself suggests a problem with instrumental ADLs rather than basic ADLs (such as bathing and dressing) or a specific medical condition like dementia or arthritis.

Yolanda Has Always Been a Great Cook