A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an 11-year-old child with a conduct disorder. What would the nurse identify as characteristics of this disorder? Select all answers that apply
A) Easily annoyed
B) Initiator of physical fights
C) Temper tantrums
D) Truancy
E) Arrest for arson
Ans: B, D, E
Behaviors associated with conduct disorder include initiation of physical fights, arson, and truancy. Becoming easily annoyed and experiencing temper tantrums are associated with oppositional defiant disorder.
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