Which nursing interventions related to self-care would be most appropriate for a moderately mentally-retarded teenager?
A) The nurse will perform all self-care to avoid injury to the client.
B) The nurse will provide simple directions and praise the client's efforts to independently perform self-care.
C) To promote autonomy, the nurse will not interfere with the client's self-care regimen.
D) To promote bonding, the nurse will encourage family members to perform the client's self-care.
B
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