A newly married couple plans to use natural family planning.It is important for them to know how long an ovum can live after ovulation.The nurse knows that teaching is effective when the couple responds that an ovum is considered fertile for:

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

A Newly Married Couple Plans to Use Natural Family Planning