While promoting participation in physical activities at school, the nurse recognizes that factors which may inhibit the adolescent from participating would include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The family members do not regularly participate in physical activity.
2. The adolescent is overweight.
3. The public school does not have sports programs available.
4. Participating in sports may require financial resources.
5. Physical activities are limited to the best athletes.
1,2,4
Rationale 1: Children model their behavior after their parents. This is a factor that may inhibit the adolescent.
Rationale 2: An adolescent who is overweight is less likely to join sports teams.
Rationale 3: Public schools offer a variety of sports programs.
Rationale 4: Registration fees and equipment may be required for sports participation.
Rationale 5: While "making the school team" does require a higher level of ability, schools have intramural teams as well as physical education classes.
Global Rationale:
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