A 19-year-old presents with an unplanned positive pregnancy test. She is unsure whether to continue the pregnancy and asks what you think she should

Question

A 19-year-old presents with an unplanned positive pregnancy test. She is unsure whether to continue the pregnancy and asks what you think she should do. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Provide non-directive counselling and discuss available options

Answer

Delay discussion until 12 weeks

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Advise continuing pregnancy because she is healthy

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Advise termination because she is young

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Ask her partner to decide

Unplanned pregnancy counselling — DFSRH MCQ

A 19-year-old presents with an unplanned positive pregnancy test. She is unsure whether to continue the pregnancy and asks what you think she should do. What is the most appropriate management?