Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client whose last menstrual period started on February 13thThe nurse is calculating the estimated date of confinement (EDC) using Nagele's rule for a client whose last menstrual period started on February 13th. Which date is most accurate?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Nagele's rule calculates EDC by subtracting 3 months from the first day of the last menstrual period and adding 7 days. Starting from February 13, subtracting 3 months gives November 13, and adding 7 days results in November 20.