A couple asks where implantation of the early embryo normally takes place. Which answer should the nurse give?

Correct answer: A. The lining of the uterine body

  • A. The lining of the uterine body
  • B. The muscular wall of the uterus
  • C. The inner surface of the ovary
  • D. The lining of the urinary bladder

Explanation

Normal implantation occurs in the endometrium, usually in the upper part of the uterine body. Implantation in the ovary or outside the uterine cavity is abnormal and may indicate an ectopic pregnancy.

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