Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017) - Assessment and Management of Patients With Female Physiologic Processes Related

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A couple with a diagnosis of ovarian failure discusses their infertility options with their physician. The nurse should recognize which of the following as the treatment of choice for a patient with ovarian failure?

  • A. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
  • B. Artificial insemination
  • C. Gamete intrafallopian transfer
  • D. In vitro fertilization
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), a variation of IVF, is the treatment of choice for ovarian failure, as it addresses the lack of functional ovaries. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is used for male factor infertility, and artificial insemination and standard IVF are less specific to ovarian failure.