Instructed caregiver persons with mental retardation are living longer and integrating into their communities. Primary medical care of persons with mental retardation should involve continuity of care, maintenance of comprehensive treatment documentation, routine periodic health screening, and an understanding of the unique medical and behavioral disorders common to this population. Office visits can be successful if physicians familiarize patients with the office and staff, plan for difficult behaviors, and administer mild sedation when appropriate. Some syndromes that cause mental retardation have specific medical and behavioral features. Health issues in these patients include respiratory problems, gastrointestinal disorders, challenging behaviors, and neurologic conditions. Some commonly overlooked health concerns are sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, and end-of-life decisions.
Instructed caregiver about care Plan for patient with mental Retardation Education on Parents, Expected results children to function optimally the relevant level. Families and children are able to use coping with challenges due to disability. Families are able to obtain the resources community facilities. patient verbalized.
Instructed caregiver about care Plan for patient with mental Retardation Education on Parents,Each stage of child development for ages. Support parental involvement in child care. Anticipatory guidance and management face a difficult child behavior. Inform existing educational facilities and groups. Caregiver verbalized.
Instructed caregiver provide consistent care encourage children to do their own maintenance, difficult child behavior management, encourage children to socialize with the group, create a safe environment. Caregiver verbalized.
Instructed caregiver provide consistent care. Increase communication verbal and tactile stimulation . Give simple instructions and repeat, give positive reinforcement on child outcomes. Caregiver verbalized.
