An overweight school-age girl states, "I would like to be more active but my parents won't let me try out for the soccer team." Which is an appropriate nursing action based on this statement?
1. Referring the child to the school psychologist to discuss the weight issue
2. Telling the child to talk to the school nurse each day about the foods eaten
3. Encouraging the parents to investigate the option of ride sharing with a classmate's family
4. Suggesting that the family plan an activity night and play board games together
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Explanation:
1. This child has interest in, but a lack of opportunity for, physical activity. She has not indicated that she has an eating disorder or mental health issue.
2. Telling the nurse all the food she eats each day is monitoring, and she might feel more self-conscious and different from her peers if this is a daily event.
3. Sharing rides with another family might allow the girl to get involved with a physical activity after school and still have the parents involved.
4. Planning a family activity is a beginning step, but not board games; something active to increase physical activity would be better.
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