Which of the following would be most important to include in a teaching plan for a client who has had a vasectomy?
A) Using a reliable method of contraception for several weeks
B) Applying warm compresses to the scrotum for the first 24 hours
C) Taking a prescribed opioid analgesic for pain relief
D) Resuming sexual activity in 24 to 48 hours
A
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It may take several weeks or more after surgery before the ejaculatory fluid is free of sperm, and the client is informed to use a reliable method of contraception until sperm no longer are present. The client should apply ice packs to the scrotum to reduce swelling and use a mild analgesic such as aspirin or acetaminophen for pain relief. The client typically can resume sexual activity when comfortable, usually in 1 week.
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