A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
A. recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults.
B. inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
C. obtain the majority of your information from one of her parents.
D. avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering.
Ans: B. inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
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