The nurse is caring for a 13-year-old boy with a history of inappropriate behavior. Which statement by the mother would lead the nurse to suspect oppositional defiant disorder rather than conduct disorder?
A) "He has frequent temper tantrums."
B) "He was pulling the neighbor's dog around by his leash."
C) "He is constantly lying to me."
D) "He has stolen hundreds of dollars from my purse."
Ans: A
Reports of frequent temper tantrums point to oppositional defiant disorder rather than conduct disorder. Reports of cruelty to animals, excessive lying, and stealing point to conduct disorder.
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