A young woman was a victim of a sexual assault. After the rape exam is finished, the patient requests emergency contraception. Which information should the nurse teach the patient regarding the therapy?
1. Emergency contraception is illegal in all 50 states.
2. The most common side effect of emergency contraception is excessive vaginal bleeding.
3. The medicine that is used for emergency contraception is used to induce abortions.
4. Emergency contraception is best when used within 72 hours of contact.
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Rationale 1: This is not true. Emergency contraception is available in the United States.
Rationale 2: This is not true. The most common side effects are headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Rationale 3: This is not true. This medicine is a high-dose birth control pill.
Rationale 4: This is true. It is most effective if taken within 72 hours of exposure.
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