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folubunmi · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Calculate the estimated date of birth (EDD) in October using Ngele's rule for a client whose last normal menstrual period (LNMP) began on January 1. Record your answer as a whole number. _______

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for a client in her first trimester of pregnancy who is experiencing nausea and vomiting. Which interventions should the nurse plan to teach this client? (Select all that apply.)

a. Suck on hard candy.
b. Take prenatal vitamins in the morning.
c. Try some herbal tea to relieve the nausea.
d. Drink fluids frequently but separate from meals.
e. Eat crackers or dry cereal before arising in the morning.

mohan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS:
8
Ngele's rule is often used to establish the EDD. This method involves subtracting 3 months from the date that the LNMP began, adding 7 days, and then correcting the year, if appropriate. Subtracting 3 months from January 1 gives you the month of October and adding 7 days = October 8.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
A client experiencing nausea and vomiting should be taught to suck on hard candy, drink fluids frequently but separately from meals, and eat crackers, dry toast, or dry cereal before arising in the morning. Prenatal vitamins should be taken at bedtime because they may increase nausea if taken in the morning. Before taking herbal tea, the client should check with her health care provider.