The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy who plays on two soccer teams. He practices four days a week and his team travels to tournaments once a month. He has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in one of his vertebrae. Which instruction is most important to emphasize to the boy and his parents?

The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy who plays on two soccer teams. He practices four days a week and his team travels to tournaments once a month. He has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in one of his vertebrae. Which instruction is most important to emphasize to the boy and his parents?

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The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy who plays on two soccer teams. He practices four days a week and his team travels to tournaments once a month. He has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in one of his vertebrae. Which instruction is most important to emphasize to the boy and his parents?


a) "You and your coaches need to understand that you cannot play soccer for at least six weeks."

b) "You will need to see a physical therapist for stretching and strengthening exercises."

c) "NSAIDs can help with pain control and inflammation."

d) "Ice will help reduce the inflammation."



Answer: "You and your coaches need to understand that you cannot play soccer for at least six weeks."


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