A 14-year-old girl is speaking to the school nurse about getting a belly button piercing. The nurse should educate the girl on:
1. Getting permission from her parents.
2. State laws for piercings.
3. The influence this may have on peers.
4. The nerve damage and infection that can occur with piercings.
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1. Permission from her parents can be a decision made by the girl. The nurse needs to provide information on what could occur with a piercing.
2. The piercing establishment is responsible for informing the client.
3. A teen is seeking acceptance from peers, and this would not be appropriate.
4. The side effects of the piercing and teaching on the signs and symptoms of infection should be provided by the nurse.
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