A Student Had Been Absent 4 Days Out of the Last

question 22

Multiple Choice

A student had been absent 4 days out of the last 3 weeks.When the school nurse asked what was wrong,the student replied,"Headaches" in a rather angry tone.The student had previously been heard to complain that school was boring and it was hard to concentrate on such dumb stuff.Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to take next?

• A)Emphasize the importance of completing school for lifelong success
• B)Express concern that the student was under a lot of stress and offer to help if possible
• C)Meet with the student's parents to discuss the headaches and the school absences
• D)Refer the student to a neurologist for a workup to see what is causing the headaches

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