A pediatric client is being assessed in the mental-health cl…

A pediatric client is being assessed in the mental-health clinic for disruptive behaviors. The parents describe that the child has had a consistent pattern of behavior that includes being uncooperative, disobedient, and hostile toward authority figures without major antisocial behaviors. Which diagnosis would the nurse anticipate for the client?

The parents of a 7-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed w…

The parents of a 7-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with ADHD combined type are adamantly opposed to stimulant medication for their child’s treatment. Which medications could the psychiatric nurse propose as alternative treatments? Select all that apply.