A 17-year-old female presents at a nurse practitioner's office and requests a signature for work papers. The nurse reviews her chart and notes that the last physical examination was within the year. In addition to providing the signature for the work papers, the nurse should use this visit as:

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, routine health supervision visits are recommended annually for adolescents. During these visits, the focus should be on preventive care, including screening for health concerns, immunizations, and health education. As the patient's last physical examination was within the year, the nurse can use this visit as a health supervision opportunity to discuss any health concerns and provide education on healthy behaviors. While discussions about exercise, birth control, and postsecondary education may be important, they may not be relevant to this particular patient's needs at this time.

A 17-Year-Old Female Presents at a Nurse Practitioner's Office and Requests