Valencia is a 19-year-old client who is in the 18th week of pregnancy and would like to have an abortion. She lives in a large city with abundant women's health facilities and clinicians. What method of abortion is Valencia most likely to undergo?

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Given Valencia is in the 18th week of her pregnancy, the most appropriate method of abortion is dilation and evacuation (D&E). This method is commonly used in the second trimester, which starts after the 13th week of pregnancy.

Valencia Is a 19-Year-Old Client Who Is in the 18th