A client is pregnant with her second child. Her last menstrual period began on January 15.

A client is pregnant with her second child. Her last menstrual period began on January 15.

Her expected date of delivery would be:
A . October 8
B . October 15
C . October 22
D . October 29

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Answer: C

Explanation:

(A) Incorrect application of N.gele’s rule: correctly subtracted 3 months but subtracted 7 days rather than added.

(B) Incorrect application of N.gele’s rule: correctly subtracted 3 months but did not add 7 days.

(C) Correct application of N.gele’s rule: correctly subtracted 3 months and added 7 days.

(D) Incorrect application of N.gele’s rule: correctly subtracted 3 months but added 14 days instead of 7 days.