An 18-year-old pregnant patient with hyperemesis gravidarum expresses the desire for the fetus to spontaneously abort. What should the nurse do?
A) Reassure that the conversation is confidential and encourage continuing sharing feelings
B) Contact the hospital's psychiatry department to have someone see the patient
C) Discuss with the charge nurse the possibility of a psychiatric or social services consult
D) Share the information with the physician and the patient's family
Ans: C
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