A child's parents have requested that their child be exempt from obtaining the required immun-izations for a religious reason. What action should a school nurse take related to this request in order to be compliant with the law?
a. Deny entry into school for children with-out the required immunizations
b. Educate the parents about the need for immunizations
c. Be aware of the state laws regarding ac-ceptable reasons for exemption
d. Allow the student to attend school with-out the immunizations
ANS: C
The state mandates the rules about having immunizations that the nurse must follow. Thus, it is the responsibility of the school nurse to be aware of the laws in the state regarding acceptable reasons for immunization exemption.
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