A school nurse reviews the standards of professional practice published by the National Association of School Nurses. Which professional standard will the school nurse rely upon when providing care?
a. Interact with interdisciplinary health team members.
b. Communicate with teachers to effectively manage classrooms.
c. Teach CPR to every member of the school staff.
d. Do research on students at the school.
A
Interacting with interdisciplinary health team members is one of the criteria for school nurses developed by the NASN.
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