An Adolescent Was Arrested for Prostitution and Assault on a Parent

An adolescent was arrested for prostitution and assault on a parent. The adolescent says, "I hate my parents. They focus all attention on my brother, who's perfect in their eyes." Which nursing diagnosis is most applicable?

A) Disturbed personal identity related to acting out as evidenced by prostitution
B) Hopelessness related to achievement of role identity as evidenced by feeling unloved by parents
C) Defensive coping related to inappropriate methods of seeking parental attention as evidenced by acting out
D) Impaired parenting related to inequitable feelings toward children as evidenced by showing preference for one child over another

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