A parent of an adolescent tells the nurse, "He had some bad habits as a child, but now he is in trouble with the law for destruction of property, stealing, and hurting animals. I think his ODD is getting worse." Which comment by the nurse is accurate?

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The behaviors described by the parent—destruction of property, stealing, and hurting animals—align more with conduct disorder than Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). ODD is characterized by a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness, whereas conduct disorder involves more severe behaviors, including violating the rights of others and societal norms or rules.

A Parent of an Adolescent Tells the Nurse, "He Had