According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, which of the following activities are expectations for a school health nurse?
a. Ensuring that children with health problems are accepted by their peers
b. Driving children home if parents can't pick them up
c. Giving emergency care in the school or during school events
d. Giving medications as needed if children are ill
Ans: c. Giving emergency care in the school or during school events
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