NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for Rh immunoglobulin. The client has an Rh-negative blood type and gave birth 24 hours ago to a newborn who has an Rh-positive blood type. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rh immunoglobulin prevents antibody formation against Rh-positive fetal blood, given within 72 hours postpartum. The prenatal dose is separate, 6 weeks is too late, and 3-month testing is not standard.
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