A female patient reports the inability to conceive as being because of the spouse's choice of underwear. What should the nurse consider about this patient's statement regarding sperm production?
A. Tight underwear may increase heat in the genital area.
B. Tight male underwear impedes blood flow to the penis.
C. Tight male underwear inhibits sperm production.
D. The patient is repeating an "old wives' tale."
Answer: A
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Lillian Wald's major contribution to public health nursing was:
a. Founding the American Nurses Association b. Developing the New York Training Hospital for Nurses c. Creating the Public Health Service d. Establishing the Henry Street Settlement