The nurse has taught a client scheduled for a vasectomy. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?A. "This surgery is easily reversible."B. "This procedure could increase my risk for prostate cancer."C. "I won't be able to have this surgery because I have erectile dysfunction."D. "I will need to use another type of birth control until my sperm count is zero."
Question
The nurse has taught a client scheduled for a vasectomy. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?A. "This surgery is easily reversible."B. "This procedure could increase my risk for prostate cancer."C. "I won't be able to have this surgery because I have erectile dysfunction."D. "I will need to use another type of birth control until my sperm count is zero."
Solution
D. "I will need to use another type of birth control until my sperm count is zero."
This statement indicates a correct understanding of the teaching. After a vasectomy, it takes time for the remaining sperm to be ejaculated or reabsorbed by the body. Men are not considered sterile until a semen sample shows a zero sperm count. This is usually checked around 12 weeks after the procedure or after 20 to 30 ejaculations. Until then, another form of birth control should be used to prevent pregnancy.
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