Reference no: EM134022271

Question

A nurse is caring for a young adult client who is being evaluated for antisocial personality disorder. History Client admitted to facility by court order for evaluation following arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting arrest. Client has history of legal altercations since teenage years including automobile theft, vandalism, shoplifting, and arson. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 6 and conduct disorder (CD) at age 9. History of bullying and aggressive behavior. History of animal cruelty. Expelled from high school at age 17 for possession of a weapon on school grounds. Frequently ran away from parents' home, lived most of their childhood years with grandmother who provided a more stable environment. The grandmother is now deceased. Psychotherapy notes from adolescent years indicates parental neglect. Parental history of bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, and substance use disorder. Currently employed by a fast food chain store. Does not have a permanent residence since grandmother's death. Nurse's Notes Day 1 1500: Client oriented to person, place, and time, displaying anxiety. Restless and pacing around the room. States, "I'm locked up with the loonies. I wasn't that drunk! That judge just has it out for me." Oriented to room, meal, and group therapy.