Which developmental characteristic should a nurse identify as ...

[lindiwe]

Which developmental characteristic should a nurse identify as typical of a client diagnosed with severe intellectual developmental disorder (IDD)?
 
  1. The client can perform some self-care activities independently.
  2. The client has more advanced speech development.
  3. Other than possible coordination problems, the client's psychomotor skills are not affected.
  4. The client communicates wants and needs by acting out behaviors.

Question 2

A sudden event in one's life that disturbs homeostasis, during which usual coping mechanisms cannot resolve the problem, can be defined as a ___________________ ___.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: The nurse should identify that a client diagnosed with severe IDD may communicate wants and needs by acting out behaviors. Severe IDD indicates an IQ between 20 and 34. Individuals diagnosed with severe IDD require complete supervision and have minimal verbal skills and poor psychomotor development.

Answer to Question 2

crisis
Rationale: A crisis is a sudden event in one's life that disturbs homeostasis, during which usual coping mechanisms cannot resolve the problem. Crises result in a disequilibrium, from which many individuals require assistance to recover.

[lindiwe]

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