A 16-year-old requests contraception without parental consent. Which approach is correct in most states?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Provide care and maintain confidentiality
- Step 1: Minors can usually consent to contraception. Answer: Provide care and maintain confidentiality. Why not the others: Require parental consent, Refuse until parents are informed and Notify the parents immediately don't fit.
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