Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1023 of 2368

A client's last menstrual period began on October 12, 2025, and cycles are regular at 28 days. Using Naegele's Rule, what is the estimated date of delivery?

  1. January 19, 2026
  2. July 5, 2026
  3. October 19, 2026
  4. July 19, 2026
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Correct answer: July 19, 2026

Subtract 3 months from the first day of the last menstrual period, add 7 days, and adjust the year.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: ESTIMATED DATE OF DELIVERY. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026