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Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, the

student should be able to

1.Discuss the characteristics,
risk factors, and family
dynamics of psychiatric
disorders of childhood and
adolescence.

2.Apply the nursing process
to the care of children and
adolescents with psychi-
atric disorders and their
families.

3.Provide education to
clients, families, teachers,
caregivers, and community
members for young clients
with psychiatric disorders.

4.Discuss the nurse’s role as
an advocate for children
and adolescents.

5.Evaluate his or her feel-
ings, beliefs, and attitudes
about clients with psychi-
atric disorders and their
parents and caregivers.

Key Terms

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

autistic disorder

conduct disorder

encopresis

enuresis

limit setting

pervasive developmental disorders

pica

stereotypic movements

therapeutic play

tic

time-out

Tourette’s disorder

Child and

Adolescent

Disorders

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