The nurse is assessing a male for sperm count. Which circumstance would be most important to ask about during the health history?
A) Jogs frequently
B) Works at a desk job
C) Eats a low-lipid diet
D) Takes a vitamin supplement
B
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Actions that directly increase scrotal heat, such as working at a desk job, may cause sperm counts to be lower compared with men whose occupations allow them to be ambulatory at least part of each day. Jogging, a low-lipid diet, and vitamin supplementation are not as important as physical posturing when beginning an analysis for a low sperm count.
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