Which screening tests should the school nurse perform for the adolescent (select all that apply)?
a. Glucose
b. Vision
c. Hearing
d. Cholesterol
e. Scoliosis
ANS: B, C, E
The school nurse should perform vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening tests according to the school district's required schedule. Glucose and cholesterol screening would be performed in the medical clinic setting.
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