Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Which statement by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of the importance of keeping negative emotions from interfering with care provided to aggressive clients?

"Talking with other staff helps."

Which statement, made by the parent of a teen diagnosed with conduct disorder, demonstrates effective parenting?

"You will lose your driving privileges for a week if you don't clean your room today."

A school nurse is assessing a group of adolescent students. The nurse is seeking to identify students who may be presenting with risk factors for a disruptive behavior disorder. Based on the assessment, which students should be identified? Select all that apply.

A student who is male A student who has no valued peer connections

A nurse is educating a group of parents about conduct disorder. According to the nurse, which children are most at risk for developing conduct disorder? Select all that apply.

Children with low self-esteem Children with poor peer relationships Children neglected by their parents

The nurse who provides care under the auspices of a group home is planning the care of a 12-year-old client who has been referred to the home by the court system. Knowing that the client has a documented history of conduct disorder, which nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize during the client's transition into the group home?

Impaired social interaction due to aggressive behavior

A client is diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Which assessment finding would indicate that the client needs medications?

Presence of comorbid psychiatric disorders

A nurse is planning to educate a client who is diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder about self-management strategies for the condition. What topics should the nurse address while teaching this client? Select all that apply.

Relaxation techniques Strategies for anger management Strategies to avoid alcohol and substance use

A nurse is assessing an adolescent with conduct disorder. The nurse finds that the adolescent has been prescribed risperidone by the primary health care provider. What would be the most likely reason for the health care provider to prescribe this drug to the client?

The adolescent's behavior poses a danger to others.

A nurse is assessing an adolescent with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Other than disruptive behavior, what other findings might the nurse expect to see during the assessment? Select all that apply.

Impaired decision making Impaired attention Impaired problem-solving abilities