A 12-year-old child diagnosed with Conduct Disorder, has bee…
A 12-year-old child diagnosed with Conduct Disorder, has been the neighborhood bully for several years. The parents say, “We can’t believe anything our child says.” Recently, the child shot a dog with a pellet gun and set fire to a trash bin outside a store. When developing a plan of care, what should the Psychiatric Technician remember about the underlying issues in children with Conduct Disorder?
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The Psychiatric Technician is planning therapeutic recreation in an integrated setting for a group of teenagers with developmental disabilities. Which of the following activities would be the most appropriate choice for this group?
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Shortly after an adolescent’s parents announce a plan to divorce, the teen stops participating in sports, sits alone at lunch, and avoids former friends. The adolescent says, “If my parents loved me, then they would work out their problems.” What nursing diagnosis is most applicable?
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A nurse prepares the plan of care for a 17-year-old adolescent diagnosed with Moderate Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD). What is the highest outcomes that are realistic for this person? Within 5 years, the person will:
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An 11-year-old child, who has been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), becomes angry over the rules at a residential treatment program and begins shouting at the nurse. Select the best method to defuse the situation.
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