The nurse who provides care under the auspices of a group home is planning the care of a 12-year-old boy who has been referred to the home by the court system
Knowing that the boy has a documented history of conduct disorder, which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse prioritize during the boy's transition into the group home?
A) Impaired Social Interaction due to withdrawal
B) Impaired Social Interaction due to alienation from others secondary to aggressive acts
C) Risk for Injury related to poor safety awareness
D) Hopelessness related to separation from family
Ans: B
The aggression, acting out, and antisocial behavior associated with conduct disorder create the potential for social alienation in a group setting. Such individuals are less likely to withdraw, injure themselves, or experience hopelessness.
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