Which developmental characteristic should a nurse identify as typical of a client diagnosed with severe intellectual disability?
A. The client can perform some self-care activities independently.
B. The client has advanced speech development.
C. Other than possible coordination problems, the client's psychomotor skills are not affected.
D. The client communicates wants and needs by "acting out" behaviors.
ANS: D
The nurse should identify that a client diagnosed with severe intellectual disability may communicate wants and needs by "acting out" behaviors. Severe intellectual disability indicates an IQ between 20 and 34. Individuals diagnosed with severe intellectual disability require complete supervision and have minimal verbal skills and poor psychomotor development.
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