A 15-year-old client visits the clinic with their parent for a routine physical examination. During the visit, the parent mentions that the client has not been eating as much recently and has become more withdrawn from friends and family. What screening assessment would be most appropriate for the nurse to perform based on this information?
The correct answer is an assessment for depression. Changes in appetite, social withdrawal, and mood are potential symptoms of adolescent depression, which can significantly impact a client's well-being if left unaddressed. Screening for depression can help identify depressive symptoms early, enabling appropriate interventions. While screening for eating disorders might also seem relevant due to changes in appetite, the broader behavioral changes and withdrawal suggest depression might be more likely. A vision screening or a nutritional screening would not directly address the presenting symptoms and are therefore not the most appropriate choices in this scenario.
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