Conduct disorder is characterized by aggression to people and animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness and theft, and serious violation of rules.

The nurse is reviewing the history of a 10-year-old child who repeatedly has been abused physically by both parents. As a result, the child behaves aggressively when faced with frustrations or disappointments. Which nursing intervention will have the greatest impact on modifying these behaviors?

A mental health nurse is attending an in-service education program about substance use and abuse. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the information when the nurse identifies which factor as playing a major role in the onset and continued use of alcohol and other drugs?

A mental health nurse is gathering data from an adolescent with a substance abuse problem. The nurse understands that during this developmental period, which etiologic factor would play the greatest role in contributing to the client’s condition?

A client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa asks, “How do I learn to be a perfectly normal person?” When updating the client’s plan of care, the nurse should include which intervention to best address the client’s request?

A client with bipolar disorder is admitted to the psychiatric unit. The client is talking loudly, walking back and forth rapidly, and exhibiting a short attention span. Which nursing intervention will be performed first?

The nurse is performing an assessment of the family dynamics for a client with an eating disorder. Which issue observed by the nurse is an indicator of why the client may be experiencing an eating disorder?

The nurse is educating a client with bulimia to use self-monitoring techniques. Which statement by the client would indicate that the education provided is effective?

A client is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which outcome would be the most appropriate for the behaviors associated with this condition?

The nurse is talking with a client who has a diagnosis of substance abuse. The client states, “I don’t know what to do to handle the stress in my life that makes me want to take drugs.” Based on the client’s statement, which expected outcome should the nurse identify when updating the client’s plan of care?