A 16-year-old client has a long leg cast secondary to a fractured tibia. The child will require a wheelchair for mobility. To effectively facilitate the adolescent's return to school, the school nurse should:

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Meeting with teachers and administrators at the school to discuss modifications in the student's school routine would be the most effective way to facilitate the adolescent's return to school. This would allow for necessary accommodations to be made, such as scheduling classes on the first floor or providing extra time between classes. It would also ensure that all school staff are aware of the student's needs and can provide appropriate support. Meeting with all of the other students or encouraging homebound schooling are not necessary or effective solutions in this scenario. Developing an individualized health plan may be beneficial in the long term, but it is not the most pressing concern for the student's return to school.

A 16-Year-Old Client Has a Long Leg Cast Secondary to a Fractured