The nurse is planning care for an adolescent client with a newly diagnosed intellectual disability following a traumatic brain injury. Which expected outcomes are appropriate for this client?
1. The family understands the adolescent's diagnosis.
2. The family understands the specific physical and developmental needs of the adolescent.
3. The adolescent develops self-care skills appropriate to his or her developmental level.
4. The adolescent's family is able to access the necessary community and educational resources.
5. The family's ability to cope with changing needs of the adolescent.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale: All statements are appropriate outcomes for the adolescent and the family except the statement regarding the family's ability to cope with the changing needs of the adolescent. This is an evaluation statement.
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