A Woman Who Recently Had a Miscarriage Is in the Clinic

question 13

Multiple Choice

A woman who recently had a miscarriage is in the clinic for follow-up.She sees the diagnosis "spontaneous abortion" on her chart and becomes visibly upset,stating,"I did not have an abortion!" Which response by the nurse is best?

• A) "Don't be upset; that is just a medical term used commonly."
• B) "I can come back and talk to you when you are not so upset."
• C) "I see you are upset. Does it help to know this means miscarriage?"
• D) "No one is accusing you of having an abortion."

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