Which statement is the most complete and accurate description of medical abortions?
a. They are performed only for maternal health.
b. They can be achieved through surgical procedures or with drugs.
c. They are mostly performed in the second trimester.
d. They can be either elective or therapeutic.
D
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A Medical abortions can be either elective (the woman's choice) or therapeutic (for reasons of maternal or fetal health).
B Medical abortions are performed through the use of medications rather than sur-gical procedures.
C Medical abortions are usually done in the first trimester.
D Medical abortions are performed through the use of medications rather than sur-gical procedures. They are mostly done in the first trimester, and they can be either elective (the woman's choice) or therapeutic (for reasons of maternal or fetal health).
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