The nurse includes decisional conflict related to adoption versus abortion in the care plan for a pregnant adolescent.Which is the priority outcome for the patient?

A) The patient will express satisfaction with the decision once it is made.
B) The patient will communicate life goals,values,and beliefs to the nurse.
C) The patient will utilize support from social worker when making the decision.
D) The patient will make an informed choice in accordance with beliefs and morals.

Decisional Conflict

A state of uncertainty about which course of action to take, often occurring in the context of healthcare decisions when the options involve risk, loss, regret, or challenge to personal life values.

Informed Choice

A decision made by an individual based on a full understanding of the options, potential risks, and benefits, often involving medical treatments or procedures.

Adoption

The legal process through which an individual or couple becomes the legal and permanent parents of a child not biologically their own.