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?

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Encouraging the parents to investigate the option of ride sharing with a classmate's family is an appropriate nursing action as it addresses the child's desire to be more active by potentially allowing her to participate in soccer. Referring the child to the school psychologist or suggesting board games does not address the issue at hand, and telling the child to report food intake to the school nurse may not be within the school nurse's scope of practice or may not be the most effective approach to promoting physical activity.

An Overweight School-Age Girl States, "I Would Like to Be