A mother calls the school nurse saying that her daughter has developed a school phobia. She has been out of school for 3 days. The nurse’s recommendations would include which intervention?
a) Encourage the mother to insist her daughter attends school immediately
b) Recommend discussing the issue with the teacher to identify the cause
c) Suggest a gradual return to school, starting with shorter periods
d) Advise the mother to allow her daughter to stay home until she feels ready
