A nurse in an emergency pregnancy clinic is evaluating women for the IUD method of emergency contraception. Which woman would not be considered a good candidate for this method of emergency contraception?

A.
Does not wish to have an abortion
B.
Had sexual intercourse 4 days ago
C.
Took over-the-counter "morning-after pill" today
D.
Was raped by a stranger


ANS: D
Women who are at high risk of sexually transmitted infections or pelvic infections should not use this form of emergency contraception. This includes women who have been raped. The other women would be appropriate candidates for emergency IUD contraception.

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