Mental retardation is a condition that is characterized by a below-average score on a test of mental ability or intelligence and limitations in the ability to function in daily life, such as communication, self-care, and getting along in social situations and school activities.
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Retardation:
- Cognitive skills and level of adaptive functioning are in under level of normal
- Speech delays
- Fine-motor and gross-motor are delayed
- Decreased spontaneous activity
- Irritability
- Non-responsiveness
- Poor eye contact during feeding
Nursing Interventions:
- Promote care skills as much as possible
- Facilitate appropriate playtime
- Assist the child in communication and socialization skills
- Provide safety precaution as necessary
- Assist the family with decisions in relation to care
- Provide information about support services and community agencies
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