Question

A nurse is working with an adolescent client with a diagnosis of conduct disorder. the nurse is helping the client reflect on a situation in which the client became aggressive and asks how the client could have handled it differently. the nurse is employing which intervention?

Answer 1

Improving coping skills and self-esteem. Nursing interventions for conduct disorder include teaching and practicing problem-solving skills. In this scenario, the nurse is asking the client to reflect on the situation in order find healthier, adaptive solutions. Teaching and practicing problem-solving skills is aimed at the ultimate goal of improving coping skills and self-esteem for clients with conduct disorder.