A client has an IQ of 47.Which nursing diagnosis best addresses a client problem associated with this degree of intellectual disability?

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Altered social interaction R/T nonadherence to social convention would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis because individuals with intellectual disabilities may have difficulty understanding and following social norms and conventions, which can lead to social isolation and difficulty forming relationships with others. The client's IQ of 47 indicates moderate intellectual disability, which can impact their ability to understand and follow social rules. The other options do not directly relate to the client's level of intellectual disability. Risk for injury R/T self-mutilation may be appropriate for some individuals with intellectual disabilities who engage in self-harming behaviors, but there is no information provided to suggest that this is a problem for this particular client. Altered verbal communication R/T delusional thinking may be appropriate for some individuals with certain mental health diagnoses, but it is not specifically related to intellectual disability. Social isolation R/T severely decreased gross motor skills may be appropriate for individuals with mobility limitations, but the client's IQ level does not necessarily mean that they have severely decreased gross motor skills.

A Client Has an IQ of 47