During orientation, the new school nurse asks his preceptor about the role of the school nurse. Which of the following statements is the best response by the nurse?
A) "School nurses need to focus their attention on children who are economically disadvantaged, because other children have all the resources necessary to assist them maintain a healthy lifestyle."
B) "There is little school nurses can do to improve the health of children. That really is the job of parents and caregivers. Our role is to conduct routine screening and deal with emergencies."
C) "We are primarily focused on physical and psychological health, rather than environmental concerns."
D) "We are an important part of the team that helps to maintain and improve children's health in a variety of ways from screenings to advocacy."
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