The nurse receives a phone call from a client who thinks she is pregnant. The client reports that she has regular menses that occur every 28 days and last 5 days. The first day of her last menses was April 10. What is the client's estimated date of delivery (EDD)?
1. January 10
2. January 17
3. December 3
4. November 13
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Explanation:
1. Naegele's rule is to add 7 days to the last menstrual period (LMP) and subtract 3 months. The LMP is April 10; therefore, January 17 is the EDD.
2. Naegele's rule is to add 7 days to the last menstrual period (LMP) and subtract 3 months. The LMP is April 10; therefore, January 17 is the EDD.
3. Naegele's rule is to add 7 days to the last menstrual period (LMP) and subtract 3 months. The LMP is April 10; therefore, January 17 is the EDD.
4. Naegele's rule is to add 7 days to the last menstrual period (LMP) and subtract 3 months. The LMP is April 10; therefore, January 17 is the EDD.
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