Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
client, immediate postoperative period, ectopic pregnancy, salpingostomyA nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period following removal of an ectopic pregnancy via salpingostomy. For which of the following indications should the nurse administer Rho(D) immune globulin?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Rho(D) immune globulin is administered to Rh-negative clients to prevent sensitization from fetal-maternal blood mixing during ectopic pregnancy.