Lila, a 19-year-old college student, comes to the clinic for renewal of her prescription for oral contraceptive pills. She finished her last pack of pills (Ortho-Novum) 10 days ago. She has been...

Lila, a 19-year-old college student, comes to the clinic for renewal of her prescription for oral contraceptive pills. She finished her last pack of pills (Ortho-Novum) 10 days ago. She has been unable to get to the clinic to have her prescription renewed before today. She remembers having unprotected intercourse 2 days ago, and now she is concerned that she will become pregnant. Lila asks the nurse, “How can you help me?”

1. Lila asks you, the nurse, if it is too late to prevent pregnancy. How would you respond to her question?

2. How does Plan B work to prevent pregnancy? What is another emergency contraceptive option that Lila could use?

3. What instructions would you give Lila regarding pregnancy and Plan B for emergency contraception?