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A Pregnant Client Has Received the Results of Her Triple-Screen

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A pregnant client has received the results of her triple-screen testing and it is positive. She provides you with a copy of the test results that she obtained from the lab. What would the nurse anticipate as being implemented in the client's plan of care?


Definitions:

Hemolytic Disease

A condition where red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made, often caused by an immune response or inherited disorders.

Rh Positive

A blood type classification indicating the presence of the Rh (Rhesus) factor on the surface of red blood cells, making the blood type either positive or negative.

Phototherapy

A treatment method that involves the use of light to reduce or manage symptoms of certain medical conditions.

Bilirubin Measurement

The process of determining the amount of bilirubin in the blood, indicative of liver function and possible jaundice.

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