When using the basal body temperature method of family planning, the woman should know that:

a. she will remain fertile for 5 days after ovulation.
b. she should take her temperature each night before going to bed.
c. her temperature will increase about 0.4° to 0.8° F after ovulation.
d. her temperature is normally lower during the second half of her cycle.


ANS: C
The basal body temperature will increase about 0.4° to 0.8° F when ovulation occurs. The woman is fertile for up to 18 days. She should take her temperature on rising in the morning. A woman's temperature is usually higher in the second half of her cycle.

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