When Performing Discharge Teaching for a Patient Who Has Undergone

question 17

Multiple Choice

When performing discharge teaching for a patient who has undergone a vasectomy in the health care provider's office, the nurse instructs the patient that

• A) he may have temporary erectile dysfunction (ED) because of postoperative swelling.
• B) he should not have sexual intercourse until his 6-week follow-up visit.
• C) he should continue the use of other methods of birth control for 6 weeks.
• D) he will notice a decrease in the appearance and volume of his ejaculate.

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