A child admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia has a history of severe retardation. The nurse recognizes that the IQ of this child is:
1. 50–70.
2. 35–50.
3. 20–35.
4. Below 20.
3
Rationale:
1. IQ of 50–70 is mild mental retardation.
2. IQ of 35–50 is moderate mental retardation.
3. IQ of 20–35 is severe mental retardation.
4. IQ below 20 is profound mental retardation.
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