Practice Question
A client is diagnosed with moderate intellectual developmental disorder. Which developmental characteristic would the nurse identify as typical of a client diagnosed with moderate intellectual developmental disorder?
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Correct Answer:
The client's motor development may be limited to gross motor activities
Rationale:
◼️ Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD): A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significantly below-average intellectual functioning (IQ < 70) and limitations in adaptive behavior (skills needed for daily life).
◼️ Moderate IDD (IQ 35–49): Clients function at the level of a second-grade child. They are capable of learning basic academics and simple communication but require supervision.
◼️ Gross Motor Development: Refers to large muscle movements such as walking, running, sitting, or climbing. Clients with moderate IDD can achieve these skills with training.
◼️ Fine Motor Development: Refers to small, precise movements (writing, buttoning, cutting with scissors). These are often limited in moderate IDD, leading to reliance on caregivers for complex tasks.
◼️ Adaptive Needs: Clients can perform basic ADLs (feeding, dressing) with moderate assistance but will not achieve complete independence.
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