IADL in the acute care bedside intervention, which activity is listed as an IADL?

• A. Using phone/tablet
• B. Bridging
• C. Writing a note
• D. Donning shirt

Answer: (A)

Instrumental activities of daily living are the tasks that enable independent living beyond basic self-care. Using a phone or tablet fits this category because it involves selecting the device, navigating apps, sending messages or making calls, and sometimes managing reminders or contacts—skills essential for communication, safety, and staying connected at home and in the community. The other options are more basic or unrelated to the typical IADL scope: bridging is a therapeutic exercise for trunk and hip control; donning a shirt is dressing, a basic ADL; writing a note is a useful functional task but not a standard IADL in many rehab frameworks.