If a Caregiver Is Responsible for a the Daily Oral

question 5

Multiple Choice

If a caregiver is responsible for a the daily oral healthcare of a client with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) ,the dental hygienist must create an oral home care plan that is:

• A) Complex
• B) Realistic
• C) Unique
• D) Aggressive

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Definitions:

Mental Defect

An outdated and offensive term that was previously used to describe a range of intellectual disabilities or cognitive impairments.

American Law Institute (ALI)

An independent organization in the United States that produces scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve the law.

M'Naghten

Refers to the M'Naghten Rule, a legal standard for determining the insanity of a defendant, based on their ability to understand right from wrong at the time of the crime.