A 14-year-old comes for cleaning, is pregnant, and is with her parents who do NOT know. Best action?

Correct answer: C. Provide the cleaning and counsel her to be honest with her parents herself

• A. Incorrect. Disclosing a minor's reproductive information to parents can breach confidentiality protections that often apply to such sensitive matters.
• B. Incorrect. Delegating disclosure to staff is likewise an inappropriate breach.
• C. Correct. Proceed with the dental care and sensitively encourage the adolescent to share the information with her parents/seek appropriate care, respecting confidentiality norms around reproductive matters.