A School Nurse Has Recently Noticed an Increase in the Number

question 9

Multiple Choice

A school nurse has recently noticed an increase in the number of students suffering from asthma attacks while in the school building and suspects it may be due to the school environment. The nurse knows that the school, though cleaned frequently, is in a very old building. What steps could the nurse take? Select all that apply.

• A)Review student health records and obtain statistics on the number of students being diagnosed with asthma and having asthma attacks while in school over the last 10 years.
• B)Instruct the custodial staff to replace the ventilation and furnace systems.
• C)Obtain a copy of the EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for School Action Kit and work with her colleagues within the school to develop a practical plan for addressing air quality in the school.
• D)Send letters home to the parents of affected kids requesting follow-up with their pediatricians.
• E)Secure funding to increase the number of cleaning personnel for the school.

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