Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is calculating the estimated date of delivery for a client who reports that the first day of her last menstrual period was August 10. Using N├ñgeleÔÇÖs Rule, which of the following is the clientÔÇÖs estimated date of delivery?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: May 17. Nägele's Rule involves adding 7 days to the first day of the last menstrual period, subtracting 3 months, and adding 1 year. In this case, August 10 + 7 days = August 17, subtracting 3 months gives May 17. This calculation estimates the date of delivery. Choice A (May 13) is incorrect as it doesn't account for the full calculation process. Choice C (May 3) is incorrect as it doesn't consider adding 7 days. Choice D (May 20) is incorrect as it doesn't involve subtracting 3 months.