The parent of an adolescent states,"My daughter slouches all the time.She is so lazy." Which should the nurse assess in order to provide the parent with the most appropriate anticipatory guidance?

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Scoliosis is a medical condition that can cause a person to have a slouched posture. Therefore, it would be important for the nurse to assess for scoliosis in order to provide appropriate anticipatory guidance. Asthma, depression, and alcohol use may also be important to assess in adolescents, but they are not necessarily related to slouching.

The Parent of an Adolescent States,"My Daughter Slouches All the Time.She