A teacher informs the school nurse that she is concerned about a student who is not responding when called on in class. The student often asks the teacher to repeat questions. When asked by the nurse, the student denies any trouble hearing
Which of the following interventions made by the school nurse would be most appropriate? a. encourage the student to come to the nursing office if the student has any trouble hearing
b. arrange for the student to have a hearing exam
c. notify the school psychologist that the student is having trouble concentrating in class
d. contact the student's guardian(s) to request assistance with monitoring for potential hearing loss
B
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A Incorrect. While it would be appropriate for the nurse to encourage the student to come to the nursing office for hearing difficulties, the nurse should take action based upon the situation.
B Correct. According to the text, children do not often complain of vision or hearing loss. Thus, academic and behavioral difficulties may result. Therefore, it would be appropriate for the nurse to arrange to test the student's hearing.
C Incorrect. The nurse should not assume that the student was having trouble concentrating until after a hearing assessment has been completed.
D Incorrect. While the nurse may wish to contact the student's guardian, arranging for a hearing exam would be the best response.
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