A 58-year-old male client is seen for a routine health check. During the visit, the client reports plans to marry a younger woman in her 20s. The client voices concern about the need to worry at this stage of life about contraceptives
What response by the nurse is indicated?
A) "It is still possible at this time of life to father a child."
B) "After age 50, you are considered virtually infertile."
C) "You will only need to be concerned about fertility for another few years."
D) "You should have a vasectomy to avoid fathering a child."
A
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