What Should the Nurse Be Aware of Concerning Hemolytic Diseases

question 19

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse be aware of concerning hemolytic diseases of the newborn?

• A) Rh incompatibility matters only when Rh-negative offspring are born to an Rh-positive mother.
• B) ABO incompatibility is more likely than Rh incompatibility to precipitate significant anemia.
• C) Exchange transfusions are frequently required in the treatment of hemolytic disorders.
• D) The indirect Coombs' test is performed on the mother before birth;the direct Coombs' test is performed on the cord blood after birth.

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