Ati lpn ob maternal newborn
Ati lpn ob maternal newborn ( 28 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum.Which of the following findings is an indication for the nurse to administer Rho(D) immune globulin?
Rho(D) immune globulin is not indicated if both the client and the newborn are Rh positive. There is no risk of Rh incompatibility in this scenario.
Similarly, if both the client and the newborn are Rh positive, there is no need for Rho(D) immune globulin.
If both the client and the newborn are Rh negative, there is no risk of Rh incompatibility, and Rho(D) immune globulin is not needed.
Rho(D) immune globulin is indicated when the client is Rh negative and the newborn is Rh positive. This prevents the development of Rh antibodies in the client, which could affect future pregnancies.
Choice A rationale
Rho(D) immune globulin is not indicated if both the client and the newborn are Rh positive. There is no risk of Rh incompatibility in this scenario.
Choice B rationale
Similarly, if both the client and the newborn are Rh positive, there is no need for Rho(D) immune globulin.
Choice C rationale
If both the client and the newborn are Rh negative, there is no risk of Rh incompatibility, and Rho(D) immune globulin is not needed.
Choice D rationale
Rho(D) immune globulin is indicated when the client is Rh negative and the newborn is Rh positive. This prevents the development of Rh antibodies in the client, which could affect future pregnancies.