A school nurse has recently noticed a dramatic increase in the number of students suffering from asthma attacks while in the school building
The nurse knows that the school, though cleaned frequently, is in a very old building. How should the nurse proceed?
A. Review student health records and obtain statistics on the number of students being diagnosed with asthma and having asthma attacks while in school over the last ten years.
B. Instruct the custodial staff to replace the ventilation and furnace systems.
C. Obtain a copy of the EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for School Action Kit and work with the principal to implement the goals outlined in the guide.
D. Send letters home to the parents of affected kids requesting follow-up with their pediatricians.
ANS: C
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