A nurse on an adolescent psychiatric unit assesses a newly admitted 14-year-old. An impulse control disorder is suspected. Which aspects of the patient's history support the suspected diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
A) Family history of mental illness
B) Allergies to multiple antibiotics
C) Long history of severe facial acne
D) Father with history of alcohol abuse
E) History of an abusive relationship with one parent

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Parents who are abusive, rejecting, or overly controlling cause a child to suffer detrimental effects. Other stressors associated with impulse control disorders can include major disruptions such as placement in foster care, severe marital discord, or a separation of parents. Substance abuse by a parent is common. Acne and allergies are not aspects of the history that relate to the behavior.

A Nurse on an Adolescent Psychiatric Unit Assesses a Newly