A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old boy who has an IQ score of 70. The child's mother asks the nurse about the optimal learning environment for child. Which of the following is the best response of the nurse?

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A child with an IQ of 70 is educable, and he may be mainstreamed for some classes as he receives additional help for other subjects. A child who ranges on the IQ scale from 35 to 50 is educationally trainable. A child who has an IQ of 20 to 35 is most likely to require lifelong support and supervision. A child with an IQ of less than 20 will most likely need custodial care with educational goals focusing on basic skills.

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