The school nurse is working with a 10-year-old girl with recurrent abdominal pain. The girl's teacher has been less than understanding about her frequent absences and trips to the nurse's office
Which response to the girl's teacher would be most appropriate? A) "Be patient; she is trying some new medication."
B) "The pain she is having is real."
C) "The family is working towards improvement."
D) "Please do not add to this family's stress."
B
Response:
It is important to educate the teacher that this recurrent abdominal pain is a true pain and is not "just in her mind." Telling the teacher not to add to the family's stress or that they are working towards improvement does not teach. The nurse must have the permission of the family to discuss the girl's medication.
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