The Nurse Is Collecting Data from a Couple Experiencing Infertility

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is collecting data from a couple experiencing infertility. The male partner, age 52, asks why information about his mother's pregnancy is important. How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Collecting information about a patient's immediate family is required."
• B) "Medication exposure during pregnancy may impact the long-range fertility of the woman's male children."
• C) "If your mother experienced infertility, you are at a higher risk for infertility."
• D) "Although the greater concerns relate to the female's mother, we collect information on both of you to create a more balanced picture."

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