A rape victim is concerned about becoming pregnant.Which is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse practitioner?

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Offering the client ethinyl estradiol/norgestrel (Ovral) is the most appropriate intervention as it is an emergency contraception that can be taken up to 72 hours after the sexual assault to prevent pregnancy. Referring the client to an abortion clinic is not appropriate as the client has not yet confirmed a pregnancy. Referring the client to a spiritual counselor is not relevant to the immediate concern of preventing pregnancy. Instructing the client to douche daily for 1 week is not appropriate as it does not prevent or address a potential pregnancy and may even increase the risk of infection.

A Rape Victim Is Concerned About Becoming Pregnant