During an evaluation for infertility, a male client is asked to provide a sperm sample. What information from the client's health history could impact the client's sperm?
Select all that apply.
A) Activity level
B) Smoking
C) Use of over-the-counter analgesics
D) Mumps after adolescence
E) Number of siblings
Answer: B, C, D
The quality and effectiveness of sperm is affected by smoking history, use of over-the-counter pain medications, and experiencing mumps after adolescence. Activity level and number of siblings are not criteria to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of sperm.
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