A newly married couple plans to use the natural family planning method of contraception.Understanding how long an ovum can live after ovulation is important to them.The nurse knows that his or her teaching was effective when the couple responds that an ovum is considered fertile for which period of time?
A) 6 to 8 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 2 to 3 days
D) 1 week

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Most ova remain fertile for approximately 24 hours after ovulation,much longer than 6 to 8 hours.However,ova do not remain fertile for 2 to 3 days or are viable for 1 week.If unfertilized by a sperm after 24 hours,the ovum degenerates and is reabsorbed.

A Newly Married Couple Plans to Use the Natural Family