A 14-year-old who belongs to a neighborhood gang is found by her parents to lie and engage in sexually promiscuous behavior. They bring her to the mental health center. The nurse performing the assessment is told by the 14-year-old that she is happy, does well in school, and sees herself as popular and well regarded by her group. She states her parents are just old fashioned and don't understand her. The assessment the nurse will most likely make is that she
a. is displaying deviant behavior.
b. cannot accurately appraise reality.
c. is seriously and persistently mentally ill.
d. should be considered for group home placement.
Answer: a. is displaying deviant behavior.
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