Absenteeism in the local middle school due to illness is increased. The increase is noted to be related to exacerbation of asthma symptoms in the student population. What would you suggest to the school to decrease absenteeism among this population?
A) Develop a student/family/faculty-based program dedicated to education and surveillance.
B) Develop a policy to exclude students with a diagnosis of asthma from the admission process.
C) Create an asthma prevention plan within the school environment, based in the school nurse office.
D) Create an education program for faculty related to the prevention of exacerbation of asthma systems.
A
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