A nurse is assessing a couple who are in the clinic complaining of an inability to get pregnant. Which questions are most important at this time? (Select all that apply.)
A.
"Do you get up right after intercourse?"
B.
"Do you know how to track your cycle?"
C.
"How do you know when you ovulate?"
D.
"How often do you have intercourse?"
E.
"What sexual positions do you use?"
ANS: A, B, C, E
Before beginning an intensive infertility workup, the nurse should assess the couple for basic knowledge related to their ability to conceive. Questions about their understanding of the woman's most fertile times (48 hours around ovulation), signs and symptoms of ovulation, and positions to enhance sperm retention are important areas to explore. Frequency of intercourse is not as important as timing.
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