A 25-year-old woman reports to her health care provider's office with reports of having been sexually assaulted by an acquaintance 4 days ago. The woman is concerned about pregnancy. What action is indicated by the nurse?

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Emergency contraception is most effective when taken within the first 72 hours after sexual assault. It is important to inform the woman that it is still possible to prevent pregnancy even if more than 72 hours have elapsed since the assault, but the effectiveness decreases over time. Option A is not appropriate because it is not certain that the woman is already pregnant, and emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy. Option B is not appropriate because the woman's financial resources should not determine whether or not she receives emergency contraception. Option C is important but is not the priority action in this scenario.

A 25-Year-Old Woman Reports to Her Health Care Provider's Office