A male client asks, "Why do I have to use another contraceptive? I had a vasectomy last week." The best response is:
a. "Complete sterilization doesn't occur until all sperm have left the system."
b. "A vasectomy is not effective in all men."
c. "Semen may contain sperm for 6 months following a vasectomy."
d. "A vasectomy is only 85% effective."
A
It may take a month or more for all sperm to be removed from the system. During that time, an additional method of contraception must be used.
Vasectomies have a high success rate but it may take a month for all the sperm to be removed from the system.
After one month usually all the sperm have been removed from the system.
A vasectomy is more than 85% effective.
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