An adolescent girl calls the nurse at the clinic because she had unprotected sex the night before and does not want to be pregnant. What should the nurse explain to the girl?

A) It is too late to prevent an unwanted pregnancy
B) An abortion may be the best option if she is pregnant
C) Norplant can be administered to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years
D) Postcoital contraception is available to prevent implantation

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Several emergency methods of contraception are available. Postcoital contraception options do exist. It is nontherapeutic to tell her it is too late or that an abortion is the best option. Norplant is not a postcoital contraceptive.

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