A newly married couple tells the nurse they would like to wait a few years before starting a family. Which statement made by the man indicates an understanding about sexual activity and pregnancy?
a. "My wife can't get pregnant if I withdraw before climax."
b. "A man can secrete semen before ejaculation."
c. "If we don't have intercourse very often, my wife won't get pregnant."
d. "It is safe to ejaculate outside the vagina."
ANS: B
Semen may be secreted during sexual intercourse before ejaculation.
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