A home care nurse is visiting an elderly patient. The nurse performs an assessment of instrumental activities of daily living. Which of the following will be included in this assessment? Select all that apply.

Following a minor abdominal surgical procedure, the patient is complaining of abdominal discomfort when coughing. Which nursing intervention is most important?

The nurse receives report on the patient with acute bowel obstruction. The patient’s problem list includes controlled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, and presbycusis. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?