An adolescent female presents at a nurse practitioner's office and requests a signature for working papers. The nurse reviews her chart and notes that the last physical examination was two years ago. In addition to providing the signature for the working papers, what else should the nurse use this visit?

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The visit presents a health-supervision opportunity that should be taken advantage of since the last physical examination was two years ago. This would allow for a comprehensive assessment of the adolescent's current health status and the identification of any potential health concerns or needs. The other options provided (A, B, and D) could be appropriate to discuss during the visit, but prioritize addressing the health status first.

An Adolescent Female Presents at a Nurse Practitioner's Office and Requests