A new student's parents had not yet submitted an immunization record, although the nurse had sent a reminder home with the student twice. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse to keep the child in school?

a. Call the parents or mail another reminder.
b. Report the problem to the teacher and the principal.
c. Send the child home with a note saying the child cannot return until the immunization record is received.
d. Suggest to the parents that if they don't have health care insurance, they may qualify for programs that provide immunizations free.


Answer:
a. Call the parents or mail another reminder.
d. Suggest to the parents that if they don't have health care insurance, they may qualify for programs that provide immunizations free.

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