Practice Question
The 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?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
November 20
Rationale:
✔ Naegele’s Rule estimates due date by adding 7 days, subtracting 3 months, and adding 1 year to the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP).
✔ LMP = February 13 → add 7 days = February 20 → subtract 3 months = November 20.
✔ This rule assumes a regular 28-day cycle, which applies here.
✔ Calculating EDC helps guide prenatal care planning and fetal growth monitoring.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternal Newborn care~Midterm Exam 1 which contains 70 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4