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A couple is inquiring about vasectomy as a permanent method of contraception. Which teaching statement would the nurse include in the teaching plan?

ExplanationAnother method of contraception is needed until all sperm has been cleared from the body. The number of ejaculates for this to occur varies with the individual and laboratory analysis is required to determine when that has been ac- complished. Vasectomy is considered a permanent sterilization procedure and requires microsurgery for anastomosis of the vas deferens to be completed. Studies have shown that there is no connection between cardiac disease in males and vasectomy. There is no need for follow-up once verifi cation there is no sperm in the system.