A couple has come to the health care provider's office with concerns about infertility. While collecting data, the woman questions the nurse about who is at fault for the inability to conceive
Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate at this time? 1. "As long as you get pregnant, there is no need to place blame."
2. "The causes of infertility are varied. Determining the cause in each case requires further investigation."
3. "Unfortunately, infertility is usually the fault of the woman."
4. "Most causes of infertility are never explained."
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Rationale 1: It is too premature to discuss pregnancy, and this particular response belittles the couple's concerns.
Rationale 2: Infertility is the inability to conceive after 12 months of appropriately timed intercourse. Diagnostic testing and a review of the medication history will be needed to determine the underlying cause.
Rationale 3: The cause of infertility is described as 1/3 female related, 1/3 male related, and 1/3 a combination or unexplained.
Rationale 4: In many cases, the cause of infertility is discovered and can be corrected.
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