A new high school nurse is reviewing the sex education materials and finds them completely outdated, without any mention of contraception or sexually transmitted infections. How should the nurse proceed?
A. Revise the materials and begin implementing the new program.
B. Look into state and local regulations that might impact the development of a new program.
C. Leave the materials as is, but create a new presentation that includes the omitted topics.
D. Schedule a meeting with parent representatives to discuss changing the program.
ANS: B
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