The nurse would assess the client’s correct understanding of the fertility awareness methods that enhance conception, if the client stated that:
A . “My sexual partner and I should have intercourse when my cervical mucosa is thick and cloudy.”
B . “At ovulation, my basal body temperature should rise about 0.5
C . ”
D . “I should douche immediately after intercourse.”
E . “My sexual partner and I should have sexual intercourse on day 14 of my cycle regardless of the length of the cycle.”
Answer: B
Explanation:
(A) At ovulation, the cervical mucus is increased, stretchable, and watery clear.
(B) Under the influence of progesterone, the basal body temperature increases slightly after ovulation.
(C) To enhance fertility, measures should be taken that promote retention of sperm rather than removal.
(D) Ovulation, the optimal time for conception, occurs 14+2 days before the next menses; therefore, the date of ovulation is directly related to the length of the menstrual cycle.