A community health nurse is advocating for the development of school-based health clinics in the community high schools as a means to accomplish which outcome?

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School-based health centers (SBHC) provide ready access to health care for large numbers of children and adolescents during school hours, reducing absences from school due to health care appointments. SBHCs provide a variety of services in a user-friendly manner at a convenient location. Many SBHCs do not provide contraceptive services on the school site due to school district policy or state law. These centers also are a cost-effective way to decrease visits to the emergency department.

A Community Health Nurse Is Advocating for the Development of School-Based