A Nurse Has Taken Report for the Evening Shift on an Adolescent

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse has taken report for the evening shift on an adolescent inpatient unit.Which client should the nurse address first?

• A) A client diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder being sexually inappropriate with staff
• B) A client diagnosed with conduct disorder who is verbally abusing a peer in the milieu
• C) A client diagnosed with conduct disorder who is demanding special attention from staff
• D) A client diagnosed with attention deficit disorder who has a history of self-mutilation

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Relating to society or its organization, highlighting aspects such as hierarchical structure, interactions, and collective behavior within a community.

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Talcott Parsons

An influential American sociologist known for his theories on social action, systems theory, and the role of values in social order.