A pregnant woman reports to the nurse that the first day of her last menstrual period was January 22.Using Nägele's rule, which of the following dates would be the most accurate estimated date of delivery?

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An accurate estimated date of delivery is determined by using Nägele's rule.This is done by adding 7 days to the date of the first day of her last normal menstrual period and subtracting 3 months: 22 + 7 = 29.Subtracting 3 months from January is October.Thus, the estimated date would be October 29.

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