A Recently Married Couple Is Trying to Conceive a Child

question 3

Multiple Choice

A recently married couple is trying to conceive a child.The husband is a college athlete and his coach forbids sexual activity for 2 days prior to a game because it weakens the individual.The wife asks the nurse if abstinence before the game is necessary.What is the best response?

• A)As long as intercourse is not involved,there is no reason to avoid sexual activity.
• B)Some residual physical weakness is common for up to 18 hours after sex.
• C)This is a common myth among athletes,but there is no basis in fact.
• D)Sexual activity before intense physical exercise increases stamina and endurance.

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Definitions:

Lewis Structure

A graphical representation illustrating the connections between atoms within a molecule, including any existing unpaired electrons.

Molecular Formula

A representation of the number and type of atoms in a molecule, but not the arrangement or bonds between them.

Lewis Structure

A Lewis structure is a diagrammatic method for representing the valence electrons of an atom, molecule, or ion, showing how electrons are arranged and bonds formed.

Trimethylamine

A colorless, pungent-smelling nitrogenous organic compound, found among the degradation products of proteins and used in a variety of applications.