Which of the following best describes how many households with at least one child with a disabling condition would a school nurse working in an elementary school expect to see?
a. About 5%
b. About 10%
c. About 15%
d. About 20%
ANS: C
About 15.1% of households with children have at least one child with a special health care need (disabling condition).
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