[Verified Answer]: A woman decides to use natural family…

A woman decides to use natural family planning as a means of contraception and states, “The ovum is fertile for 48 hours after ovulation, the same as sperm.” What is the nurse’s best response? a. “Correct; avoid intercourse during this time”. b. Sperm are fertile for 48 hours, while the ovum is fertile for 24 hours.” c. “Actually, the ovum is fertile for 36 hours and sperm for 24 hours.” d. “Let me explain again, the ovum may be fertile up to 72 hours.”