While gathering patient history information, Ben, a 16-year-old patient, begins to use profanities that make you feel uncomfortable. He is watching you intently, while smirking. He also explains that...

While gathering patient history information, Ben, a 16-year-old patient, begins to use profanities that make you feel uncomfortable. He is watching you intently, while smirking. He also explains that his mom hates it when he uses “cuss” words, but that she is mean and just doesn’t understand.

 1. How should you respond to Ben?

2. What are Ben’s intentions?

3. Should you say something to the provider or to Ben’s parents?