A new school nurse is reviewing the procedures put in place by the prior nurse, a woman with over 30 years of experience. The nurse notices that a school-wide scoliosis screening occurs every fall. How does the new nurse proceed?
A. Continue performing the scoliosis screenings each year.
B. Only continue scoliosis screening on students who are symptomatic.
C. Eliminate scoliosis screenings altogether.
D. Check state screening guidelines to see what is required for school nurses in the state.
ANS: D
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