A young child has an intelligence quotient (IQ) of 45. The nurse should document this finding as:
a. within the lower limits of the range of normal intelligence.
b. mild cognitive impairment but educable.
c. moderate cognitive impairment but trainable.
d. severe cognitive impairment and completely dependent on others for care.
ANS: C
Moderate cognitively impairment IQs range between 35 and 55. The lower limit of normal intelligence is approximately 70. Individuals with IQs of 50 to 70 are considered to have mild cognitive impairment but educable. An IQ of 20 to 40 results in severe cognitive impairment.
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