Which of the following statements explains why the school nurse of today is truly a community health nurse?
a. The school nurse may be called on to care for a student's family members in underserved areas.
b. The school nurse's primary responsibility is centered on the well child.
c. The school nurse's primary responsibility is to maintain immunization records.
d. The school nurse must be certified in CHN.
ANS: A
A
In medically underserved areas a school nurse may be called on to care for members of a child's immediate family.
B
Chronically ill, disabled, and physically challenged students are in regular classrooms.
C
School nurses detect developmental problems; counsel and educate children, parents, and teachers; and maintain immunization records.
D
Although school nurses are considered community health nurses, certification in community health is not required.
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