A man who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day wants to know if smoking is contributing to the difficulty that he and his wife are having getting pregnant. what information is best for the nurse to provide?
A. smoking can decrease the quantity and quality of sperm
B. the first semen analysis should be repeated to confirm sperm counts
C. only marijuana cigarettes affect sperm count
D. cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
E. sperm specimens should be collected in 2 subsequent days
Answer:
A. smoking can decrease the quantity and quality of sperm
B. the first semen analysis should be repeated to confirm sperm counts
D. cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility
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