A female coach walks into your office and shares that one student concerns her. The student will not change into her gym clothes and does not seem to “move right.” Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to take next?

a. Call the student into your office and discuss the importance of physical education to one's health
b. Meet with the student and ask directly about sexual or physical abuse
c. Offer to attend the next physical education class and talk to the student
d. Point out how female adolescents are very concerned over body image and are usually embarrassed by their own lack of perfection, and suggest the coach be more understanding


Answer: b. Meet with the student and ask directly about sexual or physical abuse

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