A recently married couple is trying to conceive a child. The husband is a collegiate athlete and his coach forbids sexual activity for 2 days prior to a game. The wife asks the nurse if abstinence before the game is necessary. What is the best response?
1. As long as intercourse is not involved, there is no reason to avoid sexual activity.
2. Some residual physical weakness is common for up to 18 hours after sex.
3. This is a common myth among athletes, but there is no basis in fact.
4. In fact, sexual activity before intense physical exercise increases stamina and endurance.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: There is no evidence that avoiding intercourse is necessary.
Rationale 2: The idea that sexual activity weakens the person physically is a common misconception among athletes, but there is no evidence to support that idea.
Rationale 3: The idea that sexual activity weakens the person physically is a common misconception among athletes, but there is no evidence to support that idea.
Rationale 4: There is no evidence that sexual activity before intense exercise affects stamina or endurance.
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