A couple is scheduled to have a Huhner test for infertility. In preparation for the test, the nurse will instruct the couple about
a. being sedated during the procedure.
b. determining the estimated time of ovulation.
c. experiencing shoulder pain after the procedure.
d. refraining from intercourse before the appointment.
ANS: B
For the Huhner test, the couple should have intercourse at the estimated time of ovulation and then arrive for the test 2 to 8 hours after intercourse. The other instructions would be used for other types of fertility testing.
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