Question

A woman has opted to use the basal body temperature method for contraception. The nurse instructs the client that a rise in basal body temperature indicates which of the following?

a) Fertile period
b) Menstruation
c) Safe period
d) Ovulation

Answer 1

A rise in basal body temperature indicates ovulation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The rise in basal body temperature indicates d) Ovulation.

Basal body temperature is the lowest body temperature when the body is at rest, usually during sleep. It typically rises slightly after ovulation occurs and stays high until the start of the next menstrual period. This temperature rise is due to the increase in progesterone levels after ovulation. Therefore, a rise in basal body temperature indicates that ovulation has occurred and the woman may be fertile.