Some nursing students are discussing job options.One of the students states that a position as a school nurse sounds interesting.In discussing the roles of the school nurse, the students will include which of the following?
1. Screening for congential heartdisease
2. Prescribing antibiotics forstreptococcal pharyngitis
3. Developing a plan for emergencycare of injured children
4. Diagnosing an ear infection
Answer:3
Rationale:Screening of students for certain conditions,educating students, teachers,and staff,and developing emergency plans are all roles of the school nurse.Diagnosing acute illness and prescribing medication for a new illness are beyond the scope of practice for the school nurse unless the nurse is licensed as an advance practice nurse.
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