Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a child. The nurse should identify which of the following findings puts the child at risk for the development of conduct disorder?
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Correct Answer:
The child moved to three new homes over a two-year period.
Rationale:
🔹 Frequent relocations can contribute to emotional instability, increasing the risk of conduct disorder in children.
🔹 Children exposed to unstable living conditions often have difficulty forming secure attachments to caregivers.
🔹 This lack of emotional consistency can lead to aggressive behaviors and impulse control issues.
🔹 The disrupted attachment can impair the child's ability to develop healthy social relationships and respect for boundaries.
🔹 This instability increases the likelihood of the child displaying antisocial behaviors associated with conduct disorder.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4