When Performing Discharge Teaching for a Patient Who Has Undergone

question 23

Multiple Choice

When performing discharge teaching for a patient who has undergone a vasectomy in the physician's office,what should the nurse instruct the patient about?

• A) He will not be able to maintain an erection for about 2 months.
• 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) His ejaculate will be about half the previous volume.

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Definitions:

Approach Behavior

Actions directed towards attaining a positive stimulus or outcome, often driven by motivational states.

Cathexis

The investment of emotional significance in an activity, object, or idea.

Acquired Drive

An internal drive state produced when an environmental stimulus is paired with an unconditioned source of drive.

Environmental Cues

External signals or stimuli that can influence behavior and perception.