Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for an injection of Rh (D) immunoglobulin. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
"It prevents the formation of Rh antibodies in mothers who are Rh negative."
Rationale:
✳️ Rh (D) immunoglobulin is given to Rh-negative mothers to prevent sensitization and formation of antibodies against Rh-positive fetal blood cells.
✳️ It does not destroy existing antibodies or affect newborns directly.
✳️ Preventing antibody formation protects future pregnancies from hemolytic disease.
✳️ Understanding the mechanism supports adherence to the injection schedule.
✳️ The nurse should explain this clearly during teaching.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternal Newborn~N230 Exam III-NGN which contains 45 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4