A female client wants to know how long a sperm cell can survive in the female body so that she can plan the necessary contraceptive measures in the future
Based on this information, what is the best information for the nurse to provide to the client about sperm cells? A) Can survive indefinitely in the female body
B) Can survive anytime before ovulation
C) Can survive for a week after intercourse
D) Can survive up to 3 days after intercourse
D
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The nurse should inform the client that the sperm cells cannot survive for more than 3 days after they leave the man's body and enter a woman's. Ovulation has no direct significance on the life of a sperm cell, although the best time to conceive is to have intercourse 2 to 3 days before ovulation. Sperm cells do not survive for a week after intercourse. Sperm cells do not survive indefinitely in the female body.
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