Question: A 9-year-old child had cardiac surgery 2 days ago. The child tells the nurse: "I'm sore and I don't want to move today." Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? Medicate the child for discomfort and then begin activities related to ambulation. Tell the child he or she will get sicker if he or she doesn't get up. Agree to allow the child to rest today after promising to get up tomorrow. Ask the parents to encourage the child to get up.