If a patient's last menstrual period was May 13, her estimated date of birth is ________

What will be an ideal response?


ANS:
February 20
May 13 minus 3 months = February 13 plus 7 days = February 20.

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Which characteristics would the nurse expect in the stool of a child with cystic fibrosis?

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Prior to taking the NCLEX-PN examination, candidates sign a confidentiality clause. A candidate would be in violation of "terms of confidentiality" when doing which of the following?

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A patient has been diagnosed with pancreatitis. What risk factors will help determine the severity of the patient's disease? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply

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