When a teen asks the nurse if tattoos are safe, the nurse's best response would be:
a. "Tattoos are not professional, and you should not get one.".
b. "All tattoo parlors use sterile needles and gloves, and you don't need to worry.".
c. "There is a risk for tetanus, HIV, and hepatitis B if proper precautions are not taken.".
d. "Tattoos are only appropriate for boys. Nice girls shouldn't get one.".
C
The nurse should give accurate information. The nurse should not impose his or her own values on the teen. The nurse will not encourage discussion and exploration of ideas if the teen is not allowed to freely communicate.
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