[SOLVED] Antisocial Personality Disorder

Mental Health NursingClinical AssignmentCase StudyTom is 17-year-old young man who has been described as a troubled child since the age of seven or eight. He has a long history of fighting with other students, biting his classmates, and stealing from his peers, parents, and siblings. Tom has been caught shoplifting and was prosecuted on two occasions, one of which resulted in his father paying a large fine and the other resulted in six months of probation.Tom has held a couple of low-paying jobs but was terminated due to aggressive behavior and suspicion of stealing. He consistently denies any wrongdoing, making excuses for his actions, and blames others for his failure. When confronted about his behavior, Tom fails to show remorse for having broken the law and physically or emotionally hurting others.Most recently, Tom was caught breaking and entering an apartment building. His parents have admitted him to the hospital because they realize they can no longer control his behavior and fear that his recent crime will result in a prison sentence. Tom is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.