Once a Mother Has Been Sensitized to the Rh Factor

question 21

Multiple Choice

Once a mother has been sensitized to the Rh factor ________.

• A) all other Rh⁺ fetuses are at risk
• B) she can be given RhoGAM in future pregnancies to prevent hemolytic disease of the newborn
• C) she can never again have a low risk pregnancy
• D) only future Rh^˗ fetuses are at risk
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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