A couple is experiencing difficulties conceiving a baby. The nurse explains basal body temperature (BBT) by instructing the female client to take her temperature:

The correct answer is D. As soon as she awakens, prior to any activity. (A) Monitoring temperature twice a day predicts the biphasic pattern of ovulation. (B) Prediction of ovulation relies on consistency in taking temperature. (C) Nightly rectal temperatures are more accuratein predicting ovulation. (D) Activity changes the accuracy of basal body…

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AOrally in the morning and at bedtime
BOnly one time during the day as long as it is always at the same time of day
CRectally at bedtime
DAs soon as she awakens, prior to any activity

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B
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C
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D
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(A) Monitoring temperature twice a day predicts the biphasic pattern of ovulation. (B) Prediction of ovulation relies on consistency in taking temperature. (C) Nightly rectal temperatures are more accuratein predicting ovulation. (D) Activity changes the accuracy of basal body temperature and ability to detect the luteinizing

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