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    Should I wear a skirt on the day I have diarrhea?
    Timothy Sherman, RN
    Registered Nurse
    Timothy Sherman is a Registered Nurse (RN) based in Austin, Texas and affiliated with St. David's HealthCare. With over seven years of nursing experience, Timothy specializes in working with adults in a general medical/surgical setting, chemotherapy, and with biotherapy administration. He has also instructed Essentials of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants at Austin Community College. He received his BS in Nursing from Wichita State University in 2012.
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    You should wear loose-fitting and uncomplicated clothing that is easy to remove.
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    What should I do if the teacher doesn't allow me to go to the toilet?
    Timothy Sherman, RN
    Registered Nurse
    Timothy Sherman is a Registered Nurse (RN) based in Austin, Texas and affiliated with St. David's HealthCare. With over seven years of nursing experience, Timothy specializes in working with adults in a general medical/surgical setting, chemotherapy, and with biotherapy administration. He has also instructed Essentials of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants at Austin Community College. He received his BS in Nursing from Wichita State University in 2012.
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    Getting permission is best, but, at the cost of your health, it is not necessary. Place your health first, and communicate with your instructor to improve their understanding of your needs.
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    What if I do not have a school nurse?
    Timothy Sherman, RN
    Registered Nurse
    Timothy Sherman is a Registered Nurse (RN) based in Austin, Texas and affiliated with St. David's HealthCare. With over seven years of nursing experience, Timothy specializes in working with adults in a general medical/surgical setting, chemotherapy, and with biotherapy administration. He has also instructed Essentials of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants at Austin Community College. He received his BS in Nursing from Wichita State University in 2012.
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    Seek the assistance of an instructor. In the absence of a health professional, it should be the responsibility of the staff at your school to get appropriate medical care for you. If nobody helps you and your condition is dangerously worsening, contact emergency medical services.
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    I don't think that I can make it to the bathroom because it's downstairs. Can I grab the garbage, go into the janitor's closet, do my stuff, toss the bag out in the trash, and replace it with a new one? I can explain the situation to my teacher later.
    Timothy Sherman, RN
    Registered Nurse
    Timothy Sherman is a Registered Nurse (RN) based in Austin, Texas and affiliated with St. David's HealthCare. With over seven years of nursing experience, Timothy specializes in working with adults in a general medical/surgical setting, chemotherapy, and with biotherapy administration. He has also instructed Essentials of Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants at Austin Community College. He received his BS in Nursing from Wichita State University in 2012.
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    If at all possible, it is best to not violate any rules of the school. Ensure proper communication with teachers from the beginning to prevent such situations from being necessary in the first place.
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