A preadolescent client has been considered a neighborhood bully for several years. Peers avoid them, and the parent says, “I cannot believe a thing my child tells me.” Recently, the client was observed shooting at several dogs with a pellet gun and setting fire to a vacant lot for the first time. A nurse would assess these behaviors as being most consistent with which disorder?

The nurse is talking with a parent of a 12-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) about behavior that has deteriorated recently. Which is the best response by the nurse?

Elimination disorders cause impairment for the child based on the response of parents, the level of self-esteem, and the degree of ostracism by healthcare workers.

Put each disorder in the correct category

The parent of a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tells the school nurse that the child’s teacher has called a conference. Which statement is true regarding evaluation of treatment for the child with ADHD?

A family member is the primary caregiver to a client with dementia who states, “This is so overwhelming. I want to do the right thing but I have no life.” Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A child is expelled from school for repeated fighting and vandalizing school property. The school nurse and counselor meet with the parents to explain that the child may benefit from counseling and are formulating a collaborative plan. The child is experiencing signs of which disorder?

The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old child during a wellness checkup. Which statement(s) by the parent indicate that the child needs to be screened for autism spectrum disorder? Select all that apply.

Conduct disorder is characterized by aggression to people and animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness and theft, and serious violation of rules.

The most common severe cognitive impairment in the United States is Alzheimer’s dementia. What percentage of the population over the age of 85 have the disease?