The nurse observes that an adolescent client relates, reacts, and consistently behaves with one of the male staff in an inappropriate manner. Based on the adolescent's history, the nurse is concerned this client may be:

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The client's behavior may indicate that they are acting out a life script, which refers to repeating patterns of behavior learned from past experiences or relationships. In this case, the client may have a history of inappropriate relationships with male figures, leading them to act this way with the male staff member.

The Nurse Observes That an Adolescent Client Relates, Reacts, and Consistently