A Child Has Been Diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

question 29

Multiple Choice

A child has been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) .The parents ask the nurse what risk factors the child has for this disorder.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "I am not sure; you can ask the doctor during your appointment."
• B) "It seems to be an inherited problem from a recessive gene."
• C) "The etiology seems to be complex, with multiple causes."
• D) "Unfortunately, nobody knows what causes this condition."

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