The nurse is preparing to discharge an adolescent from the hospital after an injury from playing a contact sport. The client states, "I am really angry I cannot play for the rest of the season. I don't understand the reasoning." On which factual information is the nurse likely to focus?

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Reinjury, especially in the context of sports and physical activities, increases the risk of long-term problems such as chronic pain, decreased mobility, or more severe injuries. The nurse would focus on explaining the importance of allowing the body to fully heal to prevent such complications.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Discharge an Adolescent from the Hospital