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A couple comes in for an infertility workup, having attempted to get pregnant for
2 years. The woman, 37, has always had irregular menstrual cycles but is
otherwise healthy. The man has fathered two children from a previous marriage
and had a vasectomy reversal 2 years ago. The man has had two normal semen
analyses, but the sperm seem to be clumped together. What additional test is
needed?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level
Testicular biopsy
Antisperm antibodies
Examination for testicular infection
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level
In their role of implementing a plan of care for infertile couples, nurses should:
Be comfortable with their sexuality and nonjudgmental about others to counsel
their clients effectively.
, Be able to direct clients to sources of information about what herbs to take that
might help and which ones to avoid.
Know about such nonmedical remedies as diet, exercise, and stress
management.
Do all of the above plus be knowledgeable about potential drug and surgical
remedies.
Do all of the above plus be knowledgeable about potential drug and surgical remedies.
Although remarkable developments have occurred in reproductive medicine,
assisted reproductive therapies are associated with numerous legal and ethical
issues. Nurses can provide accurate information about the risks and benefits of
treatment alternatives so couples can make informed decisions about their
choice of treatment. Which issue would not need to be addressed by an infertile
couple before treatment?
Freezing embryos for later use
Financial ability to cover the cost of treatment
Whether or how to disclose the facts of conception to offspring