Mental health and dementiaQuestion 688 of 1700

A client with a mild intellectual disability may be at risk of being manipulated by others. Why?

  1. Poor eyesight and hearing
  2. Weak leg muscles and balance
  3. Weak social judgment that others can use
  4. No ability to speak words
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Correct answer: Weak social judgment that others can use

Mild disability can bring impaired social judgment, which makes manipulation more likely.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.3: Caring for Clients With Developmental Disorders

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026