A Child with a Profound Intellectual Disability Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 15

Multiple Choice

A child with a profound intellectual disability is admitted to the hospital for an appendectomy. Which IQ does the nurse anticipate to see documented when reviewing this child's medical record?

• A) Between 50 and 70
• B) Below 20
• C) Between 35 and 50
• D) Between 20 and 35

Compare the benefits and drawbacks of permanent contraception options such as vasectomy and tubal ligation.

Understand the advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of oral contraceptives.

Explain the procedures and considerations involved in obtaining an abortion.

Explain the mechanisms of action of both intrauterine devices (IUDs) and oral contraceptives.

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Definitions:

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

A process aimed at preventing post-traumatic stress disorder among individuals exposed to traumatic events, involving immediate emotional support and psychological counseling.

Stress Management

Techniques and strategies aimed at controlling a person's levels of stress, for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.

Exposure Treatment

A therapeutic technique used to treat anxiety disorders by gradually exposing patients to their feared objects or situations in a controlled way to reduce fear.

Jamais Vu

The phenomenon of experiencing a situation that one recognizes in some fashion but that nonetheless seems very unfamiliar.