A young woman claims that contraception is not needed because she avoids intercourse on the day of ovulation. How should the nurse instruct this client?
1. Sperm survive 48 to 72 hours in the female reproductive tract.
2. After ovulation, ova are considered fertile for about 72 to 96 hours.
3. Sperm are believed to be healthy and highly fertile for at least 5 days.
4. Refraining from intercourse on the day of ovulation will effectively prevent pregnancy.
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Explanation:
1. Sperm survive 48 to 72 hours in the female reproductive tract.
2. Ova are considered fertile for about 12 to 24 hours after ovulation.
3. Sperm are believed to be most fertile for the first 24 hours following entry into the female reproductive tract.
4. Because sperm survive 48 to 72 hours in the female reproductive tract, avoidance of intercourse for 24 hours will not reliably prevent pregnancy from occurring.
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