The nurse admits a couple to the infertility center, and the woman asks how long after ovulation conception is possible. The nurse's most accurate response is:
1. "The sperm and ova are viable for only 2-3 days."
2. "The sperm and ova are viable for only 6-8 hours."
3. "The sperm and ova are viable for only 24-36 hours."
4. "The sperm and ova are viable for only 8-10 hours."
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Rationale: The ova and sperm are viable for 24-36 hours. If the couple has intercourse within 36 hours of ovulation, the sperm can remain viable until ovulation. Within 36 hours after ovulation, the ova are no longer viable, and cannot be fertilized.
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