Which of the following best describes why the numbers of children seen by the school health nurse is increasing?
a. Higher expectations for performance by parents and school administrators
b. Increasing school enrollments
c. Lack of another source of regular health care
d. Overcrowding within the community
ANS: C
Increasing numbers of children are being seen in the school setting because they lack a source of regular medical care.
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