Free NCLEX RN Questions on Health Promotion and Maintenance Nursing Practice Question
Using Naegele's Rule, calculate the estimated date of birth for a client who reports the first day of the last menstrual period was August 7.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naegele's Rule: Add 1 year, subtract 3 months, add 7 days. August 7 + 1 year = August 7 next year; minus 3 months = May 7; plus 7 days = May 14.