Question

which step can a person take to reduce the risks of tattoos and body piercings?
go to a more expensive tattoo shop
use a tattoo artist recommended by a friend
insist the tattoo artist use clean instruments
avoid tattooing visible areas of the body

Explanation:

• Using clean instruments is crucial to prevent infections (a major risk in tattoos and piercings). Expensive shops may not guarantee cleanliness. A friend - recommended artist might be good but clean instruments are a more direct risk - reduction measure. Avoiding visible areas doesn't reduce health risks.

Answer:

insist the tattoo artist use clean instruments