[Solved]: A 20-year-old woman presents with nausea, fatigue,…

A 20-year-old woman presents with nausea, fatigue, and breast tenderness. She is sexually active with 2 partners and occasionally uses condoms during intercourse. An hCG urinary test is positive. A transvaginal ultrasound examination reveals an 8-week fetus in the uterine cavity. The patient is distressed by this news and requests an immediate abortion, which is available where she lives. Which of the following is the most appropriate step in management? A. Conduct a psychiatric evaluation for mental competence. B. Ask the patient to reconsider and refer her to a social worker. C. Ask the patient to obtain consent from her legal guardians. D. Explain the procedure, alternatives, and risks of pregnancy termination. E. Ask the patient to obtain consent from the father.