The school nurse notes that an 8-year old often comes to school without a lunch. He is frequently tired and dizzy. He often complains of a stomachache

Question

The nurse suspects the boy's family does not have the resources to purchase meals from the cafeteria. After talking with his parents, the nurse learns that their work schedules make preparing meals difficult. The nurse encourages the child's parents to apply for: a. National School Lunch Program
b. Summer Lunch Program
c. School Breakfast Program
d. All of the above

Answer 1

D
When the nurse suspects that a child's family is having difficulty providing meals for the children, the nurse can recommend that they apply for these programs. The programs differ by area, so the school nurse would need to inquire about what is available for families in that particular community.