The emergency room nurse is caring for a victim of sexual assault. What pharmacologic intervention should the nurse prepare to discuss with the victim? Select all that apply.

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B) Postcoital contraceptive therapy helps prevent an unintended pregnancy that can result from the sexual assault.
D) Postexposure prophylaxis with HIV antiviral medications is recommended in cases of sexual assault to reduce the risk of HIV transmission.
E) Prophylactic treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is necessary to reduce the risk of infection and reduce potential long-term health consequences. Prophylactic analgesics may be given for pain relief, but it is not the best choice for preparing to discuss with the victim. Prophylactic immunizations for tetanus may be given if there is a risk of injury, but it is not directly related to sexual assault.

The Emergency Room Nurse Is Caring for a Victim of Sexual