For the Rest of Her Life, Betsy, Who Has an IQ

question 172

Multiple Choice

For the rest of her life, Betsy, who has an IQ below 20, will require very extensive life support needs. She is presently living with her parents but may move to a group home if her parents become unable to care for her. Betsy's level of intellectual disability is

• A)mild
• B)severe
• C)profound
• D)moderate

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Surgical Unit

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