Carmen's doctor has advised her to have an abortion in which gentle suction is used to remove fetal tissue from her uterus.This method is called _____________________.

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The method described in the scenario is vacuum aspiration, also known as suction abortion. Option A, dilation and evacuation, involves a combination of suction and surgical instruments to remove the fetus, and is typically used later in the pregnancy than vacuum aspiration. Option B, dilation and curettage, involves scraping the uterus with a curette, and is typically used for other purposes such as treating abnormal bleeding, rather than for abortion. Option D, fetal aspiration, is not a commonly used medical term and is not an accurate description of any established abortion procedure.

Carmen's Doctor Has Advised Her to Have an Abortion in Which