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A female client presents to the obstetric-gynecology clinic for a pregnancy test, the result which turns out to be positive. Her last menstrual period began December 10, 1993. Using Nägele’s rule, the nurse estimates her date of delivery to be:
A. September 17, 1994
B. September 10, 1994
C. September 3, 1994
D. August 17, 1994
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
(A) According to Nägele’s rule, the estimated date of delivery is calculated by adding 7 days to the date of the first day of the normal menstrual period (December 10 + 7 days = December 17), and then by counting back 3 months (December 17 -3 mo = September 17). (B, C, D) These answers are incorrect.
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