A nurse is instructing a female client about how to check basal temperature in order to determine if the client is ovulating. The nurse should instruct the client to check her temperature at which of the following times?

Choice A rationaleChecking basal temperature during specific days of the menstrual cycle does not provide as accurate an indication of ovulation as consistent daily measurements.Choice B rationaleChecking temperature before bed may not accurately reflect basal body temperature due to daily activities affecting body temperature.Choice C rationaleBasal body temperature should be measured every morning before arising, as this reflects the body’s lowest resting temperature and helps identify ovulation.Choice D rationaleChecking temperature after intercourse may be affected by physical activity and does not provide an accurate basal temperature reading for ovulation tracking.