The school nurse happens to observe a child pulling a pill out of a backpack and preparing to take it. What action will the nurse take?
a. Ask the child to describe the medication, dose, and reason for taking it.
b. Ask the child to keep all pills in the nurse's office.
c. Call the child's provider for a telephone order to give the medication.
d. Contact the child's parent to request a properly labeled prescription.
ANS: D
Children should bring medications properly labeled to school and should not self-administer medications without supervision.
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