During a health history, the nurse learns that a female client has been trying to conceive for 2 years and does not understand why she cannot become pregnant. For which causes of infertility should the nurse assess in this client?
Select all that apply.
A) Amount of alcohol consumed each day
B) Dietary eating pattern
C) Amount of exercise
D) Employment status
E) History of sexually transmitted infections
Answer: A, B, C, E
Risk factors for female infertility include excess alcohol consumption, poor diet, athletic training, or being infected with a sexually transmitted infection. Employment status is not a risk factor for female infertility.
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