The Most Basic Information a Maternity Nurse Should Have Concerning

question 26

Multiple Choice

The most basic information a maternity nurse should have concerning conception is that:

• A)Ova are considered fertile 48 to 72 hours after ovulation.
• B)Sperm remain viable in the woman's reproductive system for an average of 12 to 24 hours.
• C)Conception is achieved when a sperm successfully penetrates the membrane surrounding the ovum.
• D)Implantation in the endometrium occurs 6 to 10 days after conception.

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