The School Nurse Happens to Observe a Child Pulling a Pill

question 8

Multiple Choice

The school nurse happens to observe a child pulling a pill out of a backpack and preparing to take it. What action will the nurse take?

• A) Ask the child to describe the medication, dose, and reason for taking it.
• B) Ask the child to keep all pills in the nurse's office.
• C) Call the child's provider for a telephone order to give the medication.
• D) Contact the child's parent to request a properly labeled prescription.

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