Which nursing intervention related to self-care would be most appropriate for a teenager diagnosed with moderate IDD?
1. Meeting all of the client's self-care needs to avoid injury to the client
2. Providing simple directions and praising client's independent self-care efforts
3. Avoid interfering with the client's self-care efforts in order to promote autonomy
4. Encouraging family to meet the client's self-care needs to promote bonding
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Rationale: Providing simple directions and praise is an appropriate intervention for a teenager diagnosed with moderate IDD. Individuals with moderate mental retardation can perform some activities independently and may be capable of academic skill to a second-grade level.
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