Asthma Assessment in the School Health Office: Can They Stay or Should They Go?

Abstract

The Assessment Refresher for School Nurses series will review the health assessment and interventions of common complaints of children in the school health setting, making it easier for school nurses to determine whether children should stay in school or be sent home. Initial topics to be covered include asthma and allergies, immunizations, bullying/depression, and diabetes.

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asthma health assessment school nurses school nurse education emergency action plan

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