A school nurse is facilitating a health screening program among junior high school students. What purpose of health screening should the nurse prioritize when planning this program?
A) To teach students about health risks that they can expect as they grow and develop
B) To evaluate the treatment of students' current health problems
C) To identify the presence of infectious diseases
D) To detect health problems at an early age so they can be treated promptly
Ans: D
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The goal of health screening in the adolescent population has been to detect health problems at an early age so that they can be treated at this time. An additional goal includes efforts to promote positive health practices at an early age. The focus is not on anticipatory guidance or evaluation of treatment. Health screening includes infectious diseases, but is not limited to these.
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