Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client who is Rh-negative.A nurse is teaching a pregnant client who is Rh-negative about Rho(D) immune globulin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Rho(D) immune globulin administered postpartum prevents maternal sensitization to Rh-positive fetal blood cells, reducing risks of hemolytic disease in subsequent pregnancies by suppressing maternal immune response.