Asked by Andrew Pascual on Apr 28, 2024
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A woman of childbearing age should know her Rh type because if she is Rh-negative and conceives a child that is Rh-positive, ____.
A) her first pregnancy could prove fatal to her
B) her first infant will have erythroblastosis fetalis
C) her second baby will have erythroblastosis fetalis
D) she will need blood transfusions after delivery
E) her second pregnancy could prove fatal to her
Rh Type
A classification of human blood based on the presence or absence of the RhD antigen on the surface of red blood cells, important in determining blood compatibility.
Erythroblastosis Fetalis
A serious anemia that develops in a fetus with Rh-positive blood as a result of antibodies in an Rh-negative mother’s body.
- Explain the significance of Rh factor in pregnancy and blood transfusions.
Verified Answer
JB
Joycelynn BanksApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Erythroblastosis fetalis, also known as hemolytic disease of the newborn, can occur in subsequent pregnancies if an Rh-negative mother has previously been sensitized to Rh-positive blood. This typically does not affect the first pregnancy but can affect the second or later pregnancies if the baby is also Rh-positive.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the significance of Rh factor in pregnancy and blood transfusions.