The client comes to the woman's centre and tells the nurse she has had unprotected sex. She asks for emergency contraception. What is the best assessment question for the nurse to ask?

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The most important information for the nurse to know in order to provide emergency contraception is how long ago the unprotected sex occurred. Different types of emergency contraception are effective for different lengths of time after sex, so this information is critical in determining the appropriate treatment. Asking about the type of birth control used in the past is not as helpful in this situation, and asking about condom use and menstrual cycle are important but not as critical as knowing the timing of the unprotected sex.

The Client Comes to the Woman's Centre and Tells the Nurse