In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is a common approach for women with blocked fallopian tubes or unexplained infertility and for men with very low sperm counts. A husband and wife have arrived for their preprocedural interview. The husband asks the nurse to explain what the procedure entails. The nurse's most appropriate response is:

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In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) involves collecting eggs from the woman's ovaries, fertilizing them with the man's sperm in a lab, and then transferring the resulting embryo to the woman's uterus. This is the most common explanation for the procedure and the most appropriate response the nurse can give.

In Vitro Fertilization-Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET) Is a Common Approach for Women