A nursing instructor is teaching about the developmental characteristics of clients diagnosed with moderate intellectual developmental disorder (IDD). Which student statement indicates that further instruction is needed?
1. "These clients can work in a sheltered workshop setting."
2. "These clients can perform some personal care activities."
3. "These clients may have difficulties relating to peers."
4. "These clients can successfully complete elementary school."
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Rationale: The nursing student needs further instruction about moderate IDD, because individuals diagnosed with moderate IDD are capable of academic skill up to a second-grade level. Moderate IDD reflects an IQ range of 35 to 49.
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