Chronic Hypertension in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#17119
SMLE Question #17119
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 34-year-old G6P5 woman with chronic hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted for an elective cesarean delivery at 39 weeks. During antenatal care, she received counselling about permanent contraception. On the day of surgery, the obstetrician explains the risks, benefits, and alternatives of tubal ligation at the time of cesarean delivery. She is alert, oriented, and has full decision-making capacity. Her husband and relatives express agreement with the plan. Whose consent is legally required to proceed with tubal ligation during the cesarean section?
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