A client who has had a right orchiectomy is scheduled to undergo a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. The client states, "I'm afraid Iwill have problems with impotency afterwards." Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
A) "Since you only had one testis removed, your sex drive and ability to have an erection should be preserved."
B) "It sounds like you're concerned that you won't be able to have children; maybe sperm banking is a possibility."
C) "I wouldn't worry about this. The most important thing is that you're alive and that you'll be cancer-free."
D) "There are plenty of drugs on the market that can help with this problem. Check with your physician."

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This response is most appropriate as it directly addresses the client's concern about impotency and provides reassurance that the client's sex drive and ability to have an erection should not be affected by the procedure. Response B addresses concerns about fertility, but the client's primary concern is impotency. Response C may be dismissive of the client's concerns, and response D suggests medication without exploring other options or reassuring the client about the likelihood of impotency.

A Client Who Has Had a Right Orchiectomy Is Scheduled