When developing a teaching plan for a young man who is undergoing fertility studies, which information is most important for the nurse to include?
a. Engage in intercourse in the evening when testosterone levels are highest.
b. Relax in a hot bath or Jacuzzi nightly to relieve stress.
c. Wear boxer shorts instead of jockey shorts.
d. Only engage in intercourse during your partner's fertile period.
C
The heat from close body contact from wearing jockey shorts reduces spermatogenesis. Sexual intercourse will not increase testosterone levels. Heat will reduce sperm count, not increase it.
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A) 0 to 1 cm B) 2 to 3 cm C) 4 to 6 cm D) 7 to 10 cm
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