When responding to an adolescent girl's inquiry related to emergency contraception,the nurse tells her that the most effective method is which of the following?
A)Levonorgestrel for emergency contraception (LNG-EC).
B)Ulipristal acetate for emergency contraception (UPA-EC).
C)Hormonal intrauterine device.
D)Copper intrauterine device.

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The most effective method of emergency contraception is the use of a copper intrauterine device,which can be inserted and is effective within 7 days after unprotected intercourse.Hormonal intrauterine devices are not used as emergency contraception.Both LNG-EC and UPA-EC are used as emergency contraception but are not as effective as the copper intrauterine device.

When Responding to an Adolescent Girl's Inquiry Related to Emergency