Using Naegele's rule,calculate the estimated date of delivery for a patient whose first day of the last menstrual period was October 8,2016.

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Naegele's rule estimates the due date by adding one year, subtracting three months, and adding seven days to the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP). For an LMP of October 8, 2016: Add one year (October 8, 2017), subtract three months (July 8, 2017), and add seven days to arrive at July 15, 2017.

Using Naegele's Rule,calculate the Estimated Date of Delivery for a Patient