A patient presents to the urgent care clinic for treatment of an upper respiratory virus. During assessment, the nurse notes lesions the patient says are caused by "skin popping." How should the nurse respond to this discovery?. Select all that apply.

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It is important for the nurse to provide education on the risks associated with skin popping, such as increased risk for infections like staph. Asking about tetanus immunization is also important to determine if the patient is up to date on this important vaccination. The other choices may come across as judgmental or confrontational and may not be the most effective way to address the situation.

A Patient Presents to the Urgent Care Clinic for Treatment