A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has conduct disorder. The client reports that she has received five speeding tickets in the past 6 months. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?

A. Informing the client that she cannot drink and drive is an important safety message, but it doesn't directly address the issue of speeding or offer a constructive solution for the client’s behavior. B. Calling the police to report the client’s behavior would be an overreaction and would not help address the root causes of the client's conduct disorder. The nurse should focus on therapeutic interventions rather than punitive actions. C. Making a contract with the client not to drive over the speed limit is the most appropriate response. This intervention involves the client in setting boundaries and goals and can help create accountability for their actions. It’s an active and collaborative approach that supports behavioral change. D. Taking away the client's keys and requiring them to use a cab or public transportation is too punitive and could lead to resistance or further defiance. A more constructive and collaborative approach, such as the contract, would be more effective.