A nurse is caring for a young male client with lymphoma who is to begin treatment. What teaching topic is a priority?
a. Genetic testing
b. Infection prevention
c. Sperm banking
d. Treatment options
ANS: C
All teaching topics are important to the client with lymphoma, but for a young male, sperm banking is of particular concern if the client is going to have radiation to the lower abdomen or pelvis.
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