Asked by Aleta Jordan on Jul 02, 2024
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The second Rh-positive child born to an Rh-negative mother may develop a condition called ________ if the mother is not given the drug RhoGAM to prevent her from making antibodies against the Rh antigen.
Erythroblastosis Fetalis
A potentially fatal blood disorder in newborns caused by incompatibility between the blood types of the mother and child.
RhoGAM
A medication that prevents an Rh-negative mother from making antibodies against the Rh antigen.
Rh-positive
A blood group classification indicating the presence of the Rh antigen on the surface of red blood cells, which is a significant factor in blood transfusions and pregnancy.
- Identify and explain the prevention and consequences of Rh incompatibility in pregnancy.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain the prevention and consequences of Rh incompatibility in pregnancy.