Asked by
Hector Garcia
on Nov 01, 2024Verified
A patient's pregnancy test is positive, and she wants to know when the baby is due. The first day of her last menstrual period was June 14, and that period ended June 20. Using the Nägele rule, what is her expected date of delivery?
A) March 7
B) March 14
C) March 21
D) March 27
Nägele Rule
A standard way of estimating the due date of a pregnancy by adding one year, subtracting three months, and adding seven days to the first day of a woman's last menstrual period.
Last Menstrual Period
The first day of a woman's most recent menstruation, used in calculating due dates in pregnancy.
Expected Date of Delivery
The estimated date when a pregnant woman is likely to give birth, calculated from the date of the last menstrual period or an early ultrasound.
- Comprehend the chronological order and importance of typical pregnancy symptoms and key fetal growth stages.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the chronological order and importance of typical pregnancy symptoms and key fetal growth stages.