Which information is needed for the school nurse to administer a prescription medication to a student?
a. A copy of the prescription label on bottle
b. A small container for the medication
c. Signed consent parental consent form
d. A signed order from the physician
C
A current, signed parental consent form for administering the medication is essential for the stu-dent's file. The prescribed drug must have the original prescription label on it and be in the orig-inal container so that there are no errors. It is recommended that the physician contact the school nurse or vice versa, but a signed order from the physician is not necessary.
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