The patient considering a vasectomy tells the nurse he is afraid he will be impotent after the surgery. Which statement(s) accurately describe expected outcomes of the procedure? (select all that apply.)
a. The procedure will cause sterility without changes in potency.
b. The procedure will have a minor impact on libido.
c. The procedure will not impact perfor-mance.
d. The procedure will not impact ejaculate volume.
e. The procedure will leave some sperm for several weeks.
A, C, D, E
Expected results of a vasectomy include sterility without changes in potency, performance, or ejaculate volume; residual sperm may remain for several weeks. The procedure should not impact libido.
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