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Angela was sexually assaulted at a party. At the hospital she is offered an emergency contraception, but she tells the nurse she doesn't want an abortion pill. What information can nurse share with Angela to help her understand this will not cause an abortion.?
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Nurse should provide Angela with accurate and compassionate information regarding emergency contraception (EC). Here are key points the nurse can share:
1. **Mechanism of Action**: Explain that emergency contraception works primarily by preventing ovulation. If taken before ovulation, it can stop the ovaries from releasing an egg.
2. **Prevention of Fertilization**: If ovulation has already occurred, EC may also work by preventing sperm from fertilizing an egg, ensuring that fertilization does not happen.
3. **Not an Abortion Pill**: It's important to clarify that emergency contraceptive pills, like Plan B (levonorgestrel) or Ella (ulipristal acetate), do not have any effect on an established pregnancy. They will not terminate a pregnancy that has already occurred.
4. **Timing**: Emphasize that EC is most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, ideally within 72 to 120 hours, depending on the type used.
5. **No Long-Term Effects**: Reassure Angela that EC is a safe option and does not have long-term effects on future fertility.
6. **Confidentiality and Support**: Lastly, reassure her that her concerns are valid and that the hospital staff is there to provide support and care as she navigates this situation.
Providing this information can help Angela make an informed decision about her health and reproductive choices without the misconception surrounding emergency contraception. It's essential to approach the conversation with empathy while respecting her feelings and decisions.
1. **Mechanism of Action**: Explain that emergency contraception works primarily by preventing ovulation. If taken before ovulation, it can stop the ovaries from releasing an egg.
2. **Prevention of Fertilization**: If ovulation has already occurred, EC may also work by preventing sperm from fertilizing an egg, ensuring that fertilization does not happen.
3. **Not an Abortion Pill**: It's important to clarify that emergency contraceptive pills, like Plan B (levonorgestrel) or Ella (ulipristal acetate), do not have any effect on an established pregnancy. They will not terminate a pregnancy that has already occurred.
4. **Timing**: Emphasize that EC is most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, ideally within 72 to 120 hours, depending on the type used.
5. **No Long-Term Effects**: Reassure Angela that EC is a safe option and does not have long-term effects on future fertility.
6. **Confidentiality and Support**: Lastly, reassure her that her concerns are valid and that the hospital staff is there to provide support and care as she navigates this situation.
Providing this information can help Angela make an informed decision about her health and reproductive choices without the misconception surrounding emergency contraception. It's essential to approach the conversation with empathy while respecting her feelings and decisions.
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