The nurse is caring for a young man with testicular cancer who is preparing for removal of the left testicle.The patient asks,"Does this mean I won't be able to father a child?" Which is the nurse's best response?
A) "You can arrange with your doctor to have sperm frozen and stored for when you want children."
B) "Although your sperm count will be lower,there is still a chance you could father a child.However,it may take longer."
C) "This is an important discussion to have with your physician,who can discuss the chances of fathering a child."
D) "Removal of one testicle will have no impact on your ability to father a child because the other testicle will function."
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