When using the basal body temperature method of family planning, the woman must know that:
a. her temperature is normally lower during the second half of her cycle.
b. she will remain fertile for 5 days after ovulation.
c. her temperature will increase about 0.4° to 0.8° F after ovulation.
d. she should take her temperature each night before going to bed.
C
The basal body temperature will increase about 0.4° to 0.8° F when ovulation occurs. The temperature remains higher throughout the second half of the cycle.
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