To ensure stakeholder understanding and support, the project manager should educate them about project elements like scope, quality, and risk—and how these affect their expectations. This is part of effective stakeholder engagement and alignment.

The PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition outlines the importance of stakeholder awareness and engagement through education, especially when aiming to gain stakeholder support and alignment with project objectives.

Option A is useful but does not specifically focus on educating stakeholders.

Option B focuses on reporting, not understanding.

Option C is standard communication, not proactive education.