The school nurse recommends that the parents of a student seek help because the student is constantly in trouble and recently has set several small fires on school grounds. What condition is the school nurse suspecting?
1. Depression
2. Conduct disorder
3. Oppositional defiant disorder
4. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Answer: 2
Explanation: Children with a conduct disorder are more likely to fight, steal, vandalize, or have school problems. These are not signs of depression; however, the child with a conduct disorder may also be depressed. The most distinctive features of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are inattention to the surrounding environment and hyperactivity and/or impulsiveness. The child with an oppositional defiant disorder may exhibit low self-esteem, minimal frustration tolerance, swearing, mood lability, and precocious use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs.
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