The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Is Performing a Well

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is performing a well child exam on a 17-year-old female whose mother is present during the history. The mother expresses concern that her daughter wishes to have an eyebrow piercing and states that she is opposed to the idea. What will the nurse practitioner do?

A) Provide information about piercings and encourage continued discussion.
B) Remind the adolescent that her mother is responsible for her health.
C) State that piercings are relatively harmless and are an expression of individuality.
D) Suggest that she wait until she is 18 years old and can make her own decisions.