A nurse is working with nonprofessional staff in the school setting. Which of the following actions is important for the nurse to take?
a. Writing grants for funds to support the use of nonprofessional staff in the school
b. Engaging in political action to educate legislators about the need for funding for school health
c. Keeping records that document training and ongoing evaluation of the nonprofessional staff
d. Providing direct care services as needed for the children and staff in the school system
Question 2
The school nurse reported suspected child abuse to the appropriate local authorities. The parents became very upset and stormed into the school, demanding a copy of all the records related to
their child, including the health record that led the nurse to make such an accusation. What would be the nurse's best response?
a. No; I will need to get permission from the principal before I release those records to you.
b. No; you are unable to view these because school health records are not part of your child's educational record.
c. Yes; as parents you have the right to your child's records, but you must allow me time to pull the records together.
d. Yes; you have every right to a copy of the records, although not the originals, which must remain at the school.
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