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.

---

Definitions:

Start Smoking

The initiation of tobacco use, often leading to nicotine dependence and various health complications.

Continue

To persist in an activity or process.

Genes

Segments of DNA located on chromosomes that carry the instructions for making proteins, crucial for determining the traits and functions of an organism.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that are released by neurons and that affect the activity of other neurons.