The school nurse has written a grant to obtain funding for a vision screening program and glasses for children in his pre-K to 6th grade elementary school. Which of the following statements should be included with the rationale for the need for funding?
a. Many preschool children are hyperopic and need glasses to prevent headaches.
b. Fewer than 10% of children entering school have had eye exams.
c. Vision screening can diagnose vision/eye problems before they become severe.
d. Approximately one in four children has a vision problem.
Ans: d. Approximately one in four children has a vision problem.
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