A client asks the nurse what the risk factors are for piercing the naval area. Which information should the nurse recognize is most important?
A. "The piercing may get caught on clothing."
B. "You are at risk for scar tissue at the site."
C. "You may not want the piercing in a few years."
D. "You are at risk for hepatitis A."
Answer: B
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