A man smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. He wants to know if smoking is contributing to the difficulty he and his wife are having getting pregnant. The nurse's most appropriate response is:

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Smoking has been shown to reduce the quality of sperm, including factors such as motility and morphology. This can contribute to difficulty getting pregnant. While marijuana use can also have negative effects on sperm, it is not the only substance that can impact fertility. Additionally, while smoking is known to increase the risk of lung cancer, this is not directly related to the issue of fertility.

A Man Smokes Two Packs of Cigarettes a Day