A woman is in the family planning clinic to learn about her cycle and the best times to get pregnant. What information should the nurse plan to teach her?
A.
An ovum can be fertilized for 12 to 24 hours after ovulation.
B.
Pregnancy can only occur during the follicular phase.
C.
There are no physiological signs that demonstrate ovulation.
D.
You can't easily get pregnant if your cycles are irregular.
ANS: A
An ovum is capable of being fertilized by a sperm cell for approximately 12 to 24 hours after ovulation. Pregnancy occurs during ovulation, which marks the end of the follicular phase and the beginning of the luteal phase. There are physiological signs of ovulation, such as changes in cervical mucus and body temperature. Women with irregular cycles can get pregnant.
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