In counseling a couple who want to conceive, the appropriate recommendation that the nurse would make to the man is
A) avoid using recreational drugs and alcohol.
B) have intercourse every 24 hours during ovulation.
C) take hot, soaking baths several times a week.
D) wear jockey shorts instead of boxer type.

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Clients who want to conceive can try to prevent infertility by reducing exposure to gonadotoxins (marijuana, other recreational drugs, and possibly tobacco) and keeping the scrotum cool (avoiding excessive heat, hot baths, and tight clothing). Couples are advised to have intercourse only once every 36 hours during the woman's periovulatory period because it takes 24 hours for a normal sperm count to be generated after ejaculation.

In Counseling a Couple Who Want to Conceive, the Appropriate