A client is very upset that he recently had a vasectomy but his wife got pregnant anyway. When taking a history on this client, which question should the nurse specifically ask?
a. "After the operation, did you use ice for more than 2 days?"
b. "Did you return for a follow-up sperm count?"
c. "Have you considered paternity testing?"
d. "Were you told about the lifting restrictions?"
B
After a vasectomy, clients should use alternative forms of birth control until a follow-up sperm count shows azoospermia, because at the time of the procedure there are live sperm left in the vas deferens.
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