Question

Assessment of a 16-year-old nulligravid client who visits the clinic and asks for information on contraceptives reveals a menstrual cycle of 28 days. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge related to ovulation and fertility management. Which of the following would be important to include in the teaching plan for the client? Choices

1.The ovum survives for 96 hours after ovulation, making conception possible during this time. 2.The basal body temperature falls at least 0.2°F after ovulation has occurred. 3. Ovulation usually occurs on day 14, plus or minus 2 days, before the onset of the next menstrual cycle. 4. Most women can tell they have ovulated because of severe pain and thick, scant cervical mucus.

Answer 1

Option 3 would be important to include in the teaching plan for the client.

Ovulation usually occurs on day 14, plus or minus 2 days, before the onset of the next menstrual cycle.

This information is crucial for understanding when ovulation typically happens in a 28-day menstrual cycle. Knowing the timing of ovulation can be essential for fertility management and contraceptive decisions. Option 1 is incorrect because the survival time of an ovum is shorter than 96 hours. Option 2 is related to tracking ovulation through basal body temperature changes but is less important for initial understanding. Option 4 is not accurate for most women, as ovulation symptoms can vary widely and may not include severe pain or specific cervical mucus changes.

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