A client who was raped tells the nurse that she must not get pregnant. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A)"The baby could always be given up for adoption."
B)"You will not know for sure for at least a few more days."
C)"Emergency contraception is available to prevent pregnancy."
D)"Are you sure the rapist did not use a condom?"

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A)Female rape victims may request information about emergency contraception if the attacker did not use a condom. The nurse should not tell the client that it will be a few more days to know for sure if she is pregnant. The nurse should not question whether the rapist used a condom. The client does not want to get pregnant. The nurse should not talk about giving a baby up for adoption at this time.
B)Female rape victims may request information about emergency contraception if the attacker did not use a condom. The nurse should not tell the client that it will be a few more days to know for sure if she is pregnant. The nurse should not question whether the rapist used a condom. The client does not want to get pregnant. The nurse should not talk about giving a baby up for adoption at this time.
C)Female rape victims may request information about emergency contraception if the attacker did not use a condom. The nurse should not tell the client that it will be a few more days to know for sure if she is pregnant. The nurse should not question whether the rapist used a condom. The client does not want to get pregnant. The nurse should not talk about giving a baby up for adoption at this time.
D)Female rape victims may request information about emergency contraception if the attacker did not use a condom. The nurse should not tell the client that it will be a few more days to know for sure if she is pregnant. The nurse should not question whether the rapist used a condom. The client does not want to get pregnant. The nurse should not talk about giving a baby up for adoption at this time.

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