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
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.