Valid reasons for leaving class and going to the clinic. |
1. Significant vomiting (not just spitting up or phlegm) |
2. Serious bleeding |
3. Animal bite |
4. Headache, stomach ache, "not feeling well" persists beyond 45-60 minutes or is extremely sudden and severe. |
5. Loss of consciousness |
6. Seizures |
7. Obviously ill in appearance or behavior compared to other days |
8. Symptoms of infections (redness, heat, pain, swelling, pus) in any area (eyes, skin, tooth/jaw, earlobes, fingernails). |
9. Earache |
10. Undiagnosed rash |
11. Exhibits symptoms of known chronic illness such as asthma, diabetes, migraines, ulcers, severe allergic reactions. Nurses will share information with teachers as needed to be prepared for these students. |
12. Sore throat (Possible streptococcal infections) |
13. Injury to head, eyes, face, ears |
14. Bone/joint injury (fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains) |
15. Severe allergic reactions to bites/stings, medications/foods, such as generalized hives, itching, swelling, construction throat or chest, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness or wheezing |
16. Suspected head lice (extreme scratching of the head) |
17. Nose bleed: use a tissue and pinch own nose closed, breathe through mouth and walk quietly to clinic. |
18. Splinters: clinic personal will not remove embedded splinters but will clean, cover and send instructions to parents. |
19. For serious falls or accidents, where head, neck, spinal or upper leg injury is suspected, the nurse will come to the student. |
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