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    ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam

    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?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleRh (D) immunoglobulin does not destroy Rh antibodies in newborns; it prevents maternal immune response.Choice B rationaleRh (D) immunoglobulin does not damage Rh antibodies in Rh-negative mothers; it prevents antibody formation.Choice C rationaleRh (D) immunoglobulin does not stop Rh antibody formation in Rh-positive newborns but prevents it in Rh-negative mothers.Choice D rationaleRh (D) immunoglobulin prevents the formation of Rh antibodies in Rh-negative mothers, reducing the risk of hemolytic disease in future pregnancies.

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