While attempting to resolve an adolescent's current health problems the population nurse decides to screen for problems that could affect functioning in school. Which screenings should the nurse implement with this adolescent? (Select all that apply.)

1. Vision.
2. Hearing.
3. Substance use.
4. Driving safety.
5. Safety in sports.


Answer: 1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Issues that could impact the adolescent's ability to function in school would focus on vision, hearing, and substance use. Driving and sports safety would be topics of education to prevent injury in the adolescent.
2. Issues that could impact the adolescent's ability to function in school would focus on vision, hearing, and substance use. Driving and sports safety would be topics of education to prevent injury in the adolescent.
3. Issues that could impact the adolescent's ability to function in school would focus on vision, hearing, and substance use. Driving and sports safety would be topics of education to prevent injury in the adolescent.

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