Adolescent with osteogenesis imperfecta

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A 15-year-old adolescent with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) who is hospitalized for a fractured femur says to the nurse, "I feel so unhealthy. I can't do any activities at school or any sports, and I love sports." Which of the following responses by the nurse would provide the most accurate information to this client? "Have you thought about bowling? That is a sport that is allowed when you have this condition." "It must be very hard not to be able to be involved in any sports; it's just too dangerous for you." "Swimming is an activity that you can participate in and will improve overall muscle tone." "How about trying wheelchair sports? Maybe you would enjoy wheelchair basketball."

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