The nurse works in a school that is designated for students with special needs in the district. An important consideration specific to this population is to ensure that these students:
1. Receive an annual flu immunization.
2. Are able to have sufficient time at lunch to eat.
3. Have physical education activities like all students.
4. Have personal care attendants.
Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. Students with special needs generally have conditions that make them vulnerable to illness, so an important consideration is that this population receives annual flu immunizations to protect them. All students should have sufficient time at lunch to eat and all students are to have time for physical activity. Personal care attendants are not always necessary for children with special needs.
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