A nurse is preparing a class for a group of young adult women about emergency contraceptives (ECs). Which of the following would the nurse need to stress to the group. Select all that apply
A) ECs induce an abortion like reaction.
B) ECs provide some protection against STIs
C) ECs are birth control pills in higher, more frequent doses
D) ECs are not to be used in place of regular birth control
E) ECs provide little protection for future pregnancies.
C, D, E
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Important points to stress concerning ECs are that ECs do not offer any protection against STIs or future pregnancies; should not be used in place of regular birth control, as they are less effective; are regular birth control pills given at higher doses and more frequently; and are contraindicated during pregnancy (Miller, 2011). Contrary to popular belief, ECs do not induce abortion and are not related to mifepristone or RU-486, the so-called abortion pill approved by the FDA in 2000.
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