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What is the expected date of delivery for your pregnant client when her last menstrual period was on 10/20/2016?

  • A. 7/7/2017
  • B. 8/7/2017
  • C. 6/7/2017
  • D. 8/1/2017
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Using Naegele's rule, add 1 year and 7 days to the first day of the last menstrual period (10/20/2016), then subtract 3 months: 10/20/2016 + 1 year = 10/20/2017, + 7 days = 10/27/2017, - 3 months = 7/27/2017. Adjusting for a standard 40-week gestation, the expected delivery date is approximately 7/7/2017.