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leilurhhh · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A female patient tells the nurse that it was discovered that her inability to become pregnant is due to her husband's choice of underwear. What should the nurse consider about this patient's statement regarding sperm production?

1. Tight male underwear inhibits sperm production.
2. Tight male underwear impedes blood flow to the penis.
3. Tight underwear may increase heat in the genital area.
4. The patient is repeating an old wives' tale.

Question 2

A male patient was born with only one testis. The nurse realizes that this patient might:

1. need testosterone replacement therapy.
2. be sterile.
3. need estrogen replacement therapy.
4. have a normal level of sperm production.

flannelavenger · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
The optimum temperature for sperm production is approximately 2 to 3 degrees below body temperature. Sperm production is not directly related to underwear sizing. Sperm is not produced in the penis. There is truth in the patient's statement, so this is not an old wives' tale.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The testes produce sperm and testosterone. With one testis, there is a reduction in produced testosterone and sperm production. The patient will not be sterile if the remaining testicle is producing sperm. Estrogen replacement will not be indicated in the absence of a testicle. The level of sperm production is not known without testing.