A newly married couple plans to use natural family planning. It is important for them to know how long an ovum can live after ovulation. The nurse knows that teaching is effective when the couple responds that an ovum is considered fertile for:
1. 6 to 8 hours.
2. 24 hours.
3. 2 to 3 days.
4. 1 week.
2
1, 3, 4. Incorrect. Ova are considered fertile for about 24 hours after ovulation. If unfertilized by a sperm, the ovum degenerates and is reabsorbed.
2. Correct. Ova are considered fertile for about 24 hours after ovulation.
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