A teen is seen at the clinic for problems with a body piercing that was done several weeks ago. When assessing the site, which is swollen, red, and painful, the nurse should:
a. Tell the teen that body piercing is wrong
b. Ask the teen why he or she chose to have the piercing
c. Tell the teen that he or she should have gone to a professional
d. Ask the teen where the piercing was done
D
Health professionals should not pass judgment on teens that choose to have body piercing. The most helpful response is to ask for additional information about where the piercing was done. If a friend or nonprofessional did the piercing, the teen may have a serious infection.
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