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A nurse is advising a client who is trying to conceive. Which recommendation should the nurse make regarding the timing of intercourse to increase the likelihood of conception?
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Avoid intercourse during the menstrual period as it is impossible to conceive.
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Limit intercourse to the day of ovulation for the best chance of conception.
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Correct answer Engage in intercourse every other day around the time of ovulation.
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Have intercourse once a week to ensure a high sperm count.
Rationale
To increase the likelihood of conception, the nurse should advise the client to engage in intercourse every other day around the time of ovulation. This timing takes advantage of the fertile window, which is the few days before and the day of ovulation when a woman is most likely to conceive. Having intercourse once a week may miss the fertile window, and limiting intercourse to the day of ovulation does not account for the lifespan of sperm, which can live in the female reproductive tract for several days. While it is less likely to conceive during the menstrual period, it is not impossible, especially in women with shorter menstrual cycles.
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