The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who desires to know the estimated date of birth (EDB) for the baby. The client reports the last menstrual period (LMP) was April 10
Using Naegele's Rule, the nurse would correctly calculate the EDB as which of the following? 1. February 1
2. May 17
3. May 24
4. January 17
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Rationale 1: Using Naegele's Rule to determine EDB, add 7 days to the date of the first day of the last menstrual period; subtract 3 months from the number of the month.
Rationale 2: Using Naegele's Rule to determine EDB, add 7 days to the date of the first day of the last menstrual period; subtract 3 months from the number of the month.
Rationale 3: Using Naegele's Rule to determine EDB, add 7 days to the date of the first day of the last menstrual period; subtract 3 months from the number of the month.
Rationale 4: Using Naegele's Rule to determine EDB, add 7 days to the date of the first day of the last menstrual period; subtract 3 months from the number of the month.
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