Which common problems should a school nurse be prepared to identify in students? (Select all that apply.)
A) Vision impairment
B) Malignant melanoma
C) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
D) Scoliosis
E) Need for orthodontia
Ans: A, C, D
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The school nurse must have skills in health assessment, including the ability to identify common problems that impact a child's learning, such as vision impairment, ADHD, and scoliosis. A school nurse would not be qualified to identify malignant melanomas or the need for orthodontia in children.
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