A Student Had Been Absent 4 Days Out of the Last

question 20

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 of the following actions 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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Definitions:

Clean Gloves

Clean gloves are medical-grade gloves that have been sanitized but not necessarily sterile, used for procedures that require hygiene but do not involve contact with sterile areas of the body.

Electronic Device

A device that uses electrical energy to perform a function, ranging from simple to complex, like smartphones or medical equipment.

Amplifies Sound

The action of increasing the volume or intensity of sound waves, making sounds louder or more audible.

Hearing Aid

An electronic device worn in or behind the ear, designed to amplify sound for individuals with hearing loss.