Which nursing intervention related to self-care would be most appropriate for a teenager diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability?
A. Meeting all of the client's self-care needs to avoid injury
B. Providing simple directions and praising client's independent self-care efforts
C. Avoiding interference with the client's self-care efforts in order to promote autonomy
D. Encouraging family to meet the client's self-care needs to promote bonding
ANS: B
Providing simple directions and praise is an appropriate intervention for a teenager diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability. Individuals with moderate intellectual disability can perform some activities independently and may be capable of academic skill to a second-grade level.
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