Melissa is 32 years old and single. She is career oriented and is happy in a long-term, monogamous relationship. Melissa and her partner have agreed that having children is not part of their future. Despite using a reliable form of contraception, Melissa finds out that she is 7-8 weeks pregnant. Melissa and her partner discuss the situation, and the decision is made to abort the pregnancy.Without knowing which state Melissa lives in, which of the following legal restrictions is she most likely to encounter if seeking an abortion in her state?

A. The abortion must be performed in a hospital.
B. She must undergo state-mandated counseling.
C. The abortion must be performed by a licensed physician.
D. A mandated waiting period must be observed before she can have an abortion.


Answer: C

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