Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client immediate postoperative period, removal of ectopic pregnancy via salpingostomyThe nurse should prepare to administer Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM or RhiG) as prescribed if the record indicates that the client
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D because Rho(D) immune globulin is administered to Rh-negative mothers to prevent hemolytic disease of the newborn in future pregnancies with Rh-positive infants. Choice A is incorrect because having an Rh-negative infant does not warrant the administration of RhoGAM. Choice B is incorrect because significant blood loss does not relate to the need for RhoGAM. Choice C is incorrect as the desire to conceive again does not indicate the necessity for RhoGAM administration.