A woman is tracking her basal body temperature and is having inconsistent results. When assessing the patient, the nurse discovers that the patient has seasonal allergies. The nurse needs to assess for what further information?
A.
Any over-the-counter allergy medications taken
B.
How long the patient has suffered from allergies
C.
Signs and symptoms the patient has with her allergies
D.
What grasses, trees, molds, and pollens affect her
ANS: A
Many over-the-counter sinus and allergy medications contain antipyretics, which would affect the woman's temperature readings. The other options are not relevant.
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