EDD
Abbreviation Patient Intake and Vitals
Estimated date of delivery (due date).
Sources
- Maternal-Newborn Nursing, Chapter 11 Key Terms · OpenStax
- Evaluation of the Obstetric Patient (Professional Edition) · Merck Manuals
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