A parent has called the school nurse's office to discuss her daughter's new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. The parent is inquiring about what role the nurse will play in managing her care while the girl is in school. How does the nurse respond?
A. As a nurse, I can help her if she becomes ill in class, but I can't help her manage her diabetes.
B. I can help her adjust her insulin dosing as needed to ensure that she stays at a proper blood glucose level.
C. I will help regulate her diet so that she doesn't consume too much sugar.
D. I can help administer the prescribed insulin dose, perform blood glucose testing, and manage symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Question 2
A school nurse has observed a slight increase in teacher absenteeism due to illness and decides to implement several new programs to boost employee wellness. What is the nurse's first step?
A. Send out questionnaires to all of the staff members to see what type of programs they would be interested in.
B. Set a goal to reduce absenteeism by 5 percent within the next year.
C. Start a yearly health fair to set goals for the following year.
D. Implement a staff-wide weight loss competition.
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