A woman comes to the clinic because she has been unable to conceive. When reviewing the woman's history, which of the following would the nurse least likely identify as a possible risk factor?
A) Age of 25 years
B) History of smoking
C) Diabetes since age 15 years
D) Weight below standard for height and age
A
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Female risk factors for infertility include age older than 27 years, smoking and alcohol consumption, history of chronic illness such as diabetes, and overweight or underweight, which can disrupt hormonal function.
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