Which Strategies Can a Nurse Teach to Parents of a Child

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which strategies can a nurse teach to parents of a child experiencing uncomplicated school refusal? Select all that apply.

• A) The child should be allowed to stay home until the anxiety about going to school is resolved.
• B) Parents should be empathetic yet firm in their insistence that the child attends school.
• C) A modified school attendance may be necessary.
• D) Parents need to pick the child up at school whenever the child wants to come home.
• E) Parents need to communicate with the teachers about the situation.

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Definitions:

Personal Protective Equipment

Gear or clothing designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection, used especially in environments with health and safety hazards.

Hand Hygiene

The practices involved in cleaning one's hands, typically with soap and water or hand sanitizers, to remove pathogens and prevent disease spread.

Antiseptic Soap

Soap products formulated with agents that eliminate or inhibit the growth of bacteria, widely used for cleaning and disinfecting skin.

Wash Hands

The act of cleaning the hands with water and soap or hand sanitizer to remove dirt, germs, and harmful bacteria.