Final answer:
The Estimated Due Date (EDD) based on a last menstrual period (LMP) of February 2, 2015, is calculated by adding 284 days to the LMP, resulting in a due date of November 9, 2015, which corresponds to Option A.
Step-by-step explanation:
The calculation of the Estimated Due Date (EDD) is based on the last menstrual period (LMP), which in this case is February 2, 2015. By adding 284 days to the LMP(February 2, 2015), as standard obstetric practice suggests, we project an EDD since this time frame includes an average menstrual cycle length of 28 days with conception assumed to occur on day 14.
Using this method, we can calculate:
- LMP: February 2, 2015
- EDD: Add 284 days to the LMP
When we add 284 days to February 2, 2015, we get the due date of November 9, 2015. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A) November 9, 2015.