Question

describing the consequences of health choices
on the bus on the way to school, angslques friend jack shows her his new ear piercing. when she asks him where he had it done, he says his friend georgia did it for him at her house. jack says she did piercings on a few of her friends over the weekend using a safety pin
what are the possible negative outcomes from jacks decisions? check all that apply.
□ tetanus
□ nerve damage
□ hearing loss
□ allergic reaction
□ hepatitis

Explanation:

• Infection: Non - sterile conditions (like a home - done piercing with a safety pin) can introduce bacteria, leading to infection.
• Nerve damage: Incorrect piercing technique (not done by a professional who knows nerve locations) can cause nerve damage.
• Allergic reaction: The material of the safety pin or any substances on it might cause an allergic reaction.
• Hepatitis: If the safety pin was not properly sterilized and had contact with infected blood (from previous use on others), there is a risk of hepatitis (especially hepatitis B or C which are blood - borne).
• Hearing loss is not a typical consequence of an ear piercing done in an improper setting.

Answer:

Infection, nerve damage, allergic reaction, hepatitis.