A mother calls the school nurse and is concerned because her 13-year-old daughter's friends wear heavy makeup and black clothes. Which of the following is the best advice for the mother?
A) "This can lead to piercings and tattoos.".
B) "The teen years are a time for experimenting.".
C) "Encourage her to socialize with the kids at church.".
D) "Teen appearance might not accurately reflect their actual values.".
D
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The nurse should inform the mother that the statements adolescents make with their dress and grooming may not indicate what their actual values are. Mentioning piercings and tattoos will only worry the mother more. Minimizing the situation as experimentation is of no value to the mother. Telling the mother to choose her daughter's friends for her will destroy trust between mother and daughter.
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