What assessment made by the school nurse would lead to the suspicion of strabismus?
a. Reddened sclera in one eye
b. Child covers one eye to read the chalkboard
c. Child complains of a headache
d. Copious tears while watching TV
ANS: B
Indicators of strabismus include covering one eye to see, tilting the head to see, and missing objects in attempts to pick them up. Although headaches may be associated with amblyopia, this symptom is too vague to point suspicion to any disorder.
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