Elective Repeat Cesarean Delivery in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 36yo Woman | Ethics | SMLE Q#19390
SMLE Question #19390
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Objective: OBJ-ETH-001
Last updated: April 2026
A 36-year-old woman (G7P6) at 39 weeks is admitted for an elective repeat cesarean delivery. She has had six prior cesarean sections. The obstetric team discusses permanent contraception at the time of surgery, including its permanence, alternatives, and potential complications. She is alert, oriented, and demonstrates understanding and voluntary agreement. Her husband is not present. What is the best action?
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