A new school nurse was concerned about being accepted, as the previous nurse had been at the school for more than 20 years. What might be a helpful approach?
a. Do the best job possible of revising policies and approaches to reflect current information and trends
b. Put all the nurse's credentials (degrees, certifications) in an obvious spot in the health office
c. Set up workshops on exercise, nutrition, and weight management and perhaps ongoing blood pressure screenings for school staff
d. Spend time with each student making sure the students all think she is very helpful
Answer: c. Set up workshops on exercise, nutrition, and weight management and perhaps ongoing blood pressure screenings for school staff
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a. recognize the individual's health beliefs. b. provide a formal learning setting. c. ensure that information is generalized. d. be sure that all care to the patient has been delivered.