An infertile couple considering zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) asks how it differs from in vitro fertilization (IVF). Which information about ZIFT is most important for the nurse to in-clude?
a. During ZIFT, fallopian tubes are artifi-cially lined with material that nourishes the gamete.
b. During ZIFT, the fertilized egg is placed in the fallopian tube.
c. During ZIFT, fallopian tubes are cleared with injected air.
d. During ZIFT, fallopian tube is implanted with unfertilized ova and sperm.
B
The ZIFT refers to the placement of the fertilized ovum into the fallopian tube at the zygote stage of development. During IVF-ET, the woman's eggs are collected from the ovary, fertilized in the laboratory, and transferred into the uterus at the embryo stage of development.
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