A Nurse Is Caring for a 12-Year-Old Girl with a Severe

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a 12-year-old girl with a severe peanut allergy. The girl's parents are upset because the school does not permit her to carry her EpiPen with her. It must remain in the school's office per school regulations. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) "She is allowed by law to carry her EpiPen with her; I will talk to school authorities."
B) "Let's file an action plan and keep it in the school office in the event of anaphylaxis."
C) "Make sure she wears a medical alert bracelet so that school staff know she has allergies."
D) "I will be happy to train school authorities and staff to recognize anaphylaxis."