Latisha is having trouble cooking; Latoya can't dress herself. How would you describe the ability to function of each woman?
A) Latisha has instrumental ADL impairments; Latoya has basic ADL impairments.
B) Latoya has instrumental ADL impairments; Latisha has basic ADL impairments.
C) Both women have instrumental ADL impairments.
D) Both women have basic ADL impairments.

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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are categorized into basic and instrumental. Basic ADLs are fundamental skills required for self-care, such as dressing oneself, which Latoya struggles with, indicating basic ADL impairments. Instrumental ADLs involve more complex skills needed for independent living, such as cooking, which Latisha finds challenging, indicating instrumental ADL impairments.

Latisha Is Having Trouble Cooking; Latoya Can't Dress Herself