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?

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The patient should continue the use of other methods of birth control for 6 weeks or until a semen analysis confirms there is no sperm present in the ejaculate. Option A is incorrect because a vasectomy does not affect the ability to maintain an erection. Option B is incorrect because sexual intercourse should be avoided for about a week after the procedure, not until the follow-up visit. Option D is incorrect because the volume of ejaculate may decrease slightly, but not by half.

When Performing Discharge Teaching for a Patient Who Has Undergone