A Young Patient Who Is Trying to Become Pregnant Asks

question 18

Multiple Choice

A young patient who is trying to become pregnant asks the nurse how to determine when she is most likely to conceive. The nurse explains that

• A)ovulation is unpredictable unless there are regular menstrual periods.
• B)ovulation prediction kits can provide accurate information about ovulation.
• C)she will need to bring a specimen of cervical mucus to the clinic for testing.
• D)she should take her body temperature daily and have intercourse when it drops.

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