Question # 53

A teacher refers a student who appears withdrawn, has poor hygiene, and mentions not having eaten since yesterday. The family is experiencing food insecurity. The school nurse’s role includes:

Options:

A.

Providing one-time snacks from the health office and closing the case.

B.

Connecting the family to community resources (e.g., food banks, free/reduced meals, McKinney-Vento if applicable), assessing health impacts, and coordinating with the school team for ongoing support.

C.

Reporting the family for child neglect immediately.

D.

Advising the student to ask neighbors for food.

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