Kelly,age 8 Years,will Soon Be Able to Return to School

question 9

Multiple Choice

Kelly,age 8 years,will soon be able to return to school after an injury that resulted in several severe,chronic disabilities.The most appropriate action by the school nurse is to

• A) Recommend that Kelly's parents attend school at first to prevent teasing.
• B) Prepare Kelly's classmates and teachers for changes they can expect.
• C) Refer Kelly to a school where the children have chronic disabilities similar to hers.
• D) Discuss with Kelly and her parents the fact that her classmates will not accept her as they did before.

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