A 7-year-old client is diagnosed with conduct disorder. After admission, the nurse identifies his problematic behaviors as cruelty to animals, stealing, truancy, aggression with peers, lying, and explosive angry outbursts resulting in destruction of property. The nurse is now talking with the client about his behavioral contract, which should include which crucial components? Select all that apply.
1. Taking prescribed medications.
2. Acceptable methods for expressing anger.
3. Consequences for unacceptable behaviors.
4. Rules for interacting with staff and other clients.
5. Personal possessions allowed on the unit.
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