A Client Calls His Urologist's Office to Clarify Instructions About

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client calls his urologist's office to clarify instructions about semen analysis. What should the nurse instruct the client to do?

• A) Use a lubricant while obtaining the semen specimen.
• B) Remain abstinent for 3 days prior to collecting the specimen.
• C) Immediately refrigerate the specimen for a maximum of 8 hours.
• D) Deliver the specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection.

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Definitions:

Abduction

The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.

Sphincter

A circular muscle constricting an opening.

Origin

The beginning or source of anything; of muscles, the anchor.

Diaphragm

A muscular and membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities, involved in the breathing process as it contracts and relaxes.