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Psychiatric Nursing

An adolescent with the diagnosis of conduct disorder since the age of 9 is placed in a residential facility. The adolescent has a history of fighting, stealing, vandalizing property, and running away from home. The adolescent is aggressive, has no friends, and has been suspended from school repeatedly. What is the nurse’s priority when developing a plan of care?

ExplanationA. Clients with conduct disorder are at risk for physically, emotionally, or sexually harming themselves or others; safety of the client and others is the priority. B. Although this is important, it is not the priority; these children have difficulty being insightful. C, D. Although this is important, it is not the priority