The nurse is assessing a child diagnosed with conduct disorder. ...

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The nurse is assessing a child diagnosed with conduct disorder. Which would be the most appropriate question to ask the parents?
 
  1. Does your child have a history of cruelty to other people and animals?
  2. Does your child unconsciously direct feelings and desires from other relationships toward others?
  3. Does your child seem to be reassured by your presence?
  4. Does your child readily seek out caregivers in times of stress?

Question 2

A client in the inpatient mental health unit is experiencing severe anxiety. The nurse knows that the client:
 
  1. Is able to focus.
  2. May be easily distracted.
  3. Will be able to communicate in writing.
  4. Retains information.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Characteristics of conduct disorder often manifest in behaviors that show aggression toward people and animals; these symptoms may appear as early as 5 or 6 years of age, but occur more typically in later childhood or early adolescence. Transference is a process whereby the child unconsciously directs feelings and desires from other relationships in life onto the therapist. A child who feels secure will readily seek out caregivers in times of stress and is reassured by the caregiver's presence.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The client with severe anxiety is easily distracted and unable to focus. The client with severe anxiety will not be able to communicate in writing or retain information.