The nurse instructs the patient who is to have a semen analysis to (select all that apply):
1. collect specimen in a rubber condom.
2. keep specimen at room temperature until given to the laboratory.
3. keep specimen container in warm tap water.
4. bring specimen to the laboratory within 4 hours.
5. abstain from sexual activity 3 to 5 days prior to test.
2, 5
Sexual activity should be avoided for 3 to 5 days prior to collection, the specimen should be collected in a clean container, not a rubber condom, and presented to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1086, Diagnostic Tests and Procedures table OBJ: 3
TOP: Semen Collection KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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