Question # 24

The school principal asks the school nurse to train and delegate routine medication administration (e.g., daily ADHD medication) to two classroom teachers who volunteered. The nurse’s correct action is to:

Options:

A.

Proceed with training the teachers immediately since they volunteered.

B.

Assess the appropriateness of delegation per state Nurse Practice Act, ensure competency-based training and supervision protocols, verify policies allow it, and document the process while retaining accountability.

C.

Decline any delegation because teachers are not healthcare personnel.

D.

Delegate only to one teacher to limit liability.

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