In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is a common approach for women with blocked fallopian tubes or with unexplained infertility and for men with very low sperm counts
Melissa and Steve are present for their preprocedural interview for IVF-ET. Steve asks the nurse to explain what this procedure entails. The most appropriate response is: 1. "IVF is a type of assisted reproductive therapy that involves collecting eggs from Melissa's ovaries, fertilizing them in the lab with your sperm, and transferring the embryo to Melissa's uterus.".
2. "A donor embryo will be transferred into Melissa's uterus.".
3. "Donor sperm will be used to inseminate Melissa.".
4. "Don't worry about the technical stuff—that's what we are here for.".
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1. Correct. A woman's eggs are collected from her ovaries, fertilized in the laboratory with sperm, and transferred to her uterus after normal embryo development has occurred.
2. Incorrect. This statement describes therapeutic donor insemination.
3. Incorrect. This statement describes the procedure for a donor embryo.
4. Incorrect. This statement discredits the patient's need for teaching and is not the most appropriate response.
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