ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Practice Question

The physician has ordered an injection of RhoGAM (Rho[D] immune globulin) for the postpartum client whose blood type is A negative and whose baby is O positive. To provide postpartum prophylaxis,RhoGAM should be administered:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: RhoGAM prevents Rh sensitization in Rh-negative mothers by neutralizing fetal Rh-positive blood cells. It must be administered within 72 hours of delivery for effective prophylaxis.

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