A man smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. He asks the nurse whether smoking can contribute to infertility. The nurse's best response is:
a. "Your sperm count is satisfactory."
b. "Smoking can lead to lung cancer, but it has no effect on sperm."
c. "Only marijuana cigarettes affect sperm count."
d. "Smoking can decrease the quality of sperm."
ANS: D
Use of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs can decrease quality and quantity of sperm.
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