A 12-year-old child is brought to the mental health clinic by his parents because of a court-ordered evaluation. When assessing the child, which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the child has a conduct disorder? Select all that apply.

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Conduct disorder is characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules. Destruction of property (A), theft (B), and deceitfulness or theft (E) are indicative of conduct disorder.

A 12-Year-Old Child Is Brought to the Mental Health Clinic