A woman comes into the emergency department stating she was raped the day before, and requests emergency contraception. She states that she is in the middle of her cycle. The nurse knows which of the following about the client?
1. This client has waited too long before coming to the emergency department.
2. The client will have to wait 10 days before she can have emergency contraception.
3. The client can receive emergency contraception up to 72 hours to 5 days after the intercourse.
4. The client will have to wait and see whether she misses a period.
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Explanation: 3. This client is within the 72-hour to 5-day timeframe, and is able to receive the medicine.
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