A nurse is reviewing the history and physical of an adolescent client diagnosed with conduct disorder. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is an expected assessment finding of conduct disorder?

Choice A Reason:The death of a client's father two months ago, while significant, is not directly indicative of conduct disorder. Conduct disorder is characterized by a pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or major societal norms. While a traumatic event like the death of a parent can impact a child's behavior, it is not a diagnostic criterion for conduct disorder.Choice B Reason:Experiencing frequent facial tics is more commonly associated with Tourette syndrome or other tic disorders, rather than conduct disorder. Conduct disorder involves behaviors such as aggression, theft, vandalism, and serious violations of rules, rather than physical tics.Choice C Reason:Adhering strictly to routines is a behavior more commonly associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Conduct disorder is characterized by behaviors that are oppositional and defiant, rather than a need for strict routines.Choice D Reason:Being suspended from school several times in the past year is a behavior consistent with conduct disorder. This disorder is marked by a pattern of disruptive and rule-breaking behaviors, including aggression, deceitfulness, and serious violations of rules. Frequent suspensions from school indicate ongoing behavioral issues that align with the diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder.