A woman is Rh negative and the father of her baby is Rh negative. The woman states that her friend told her that she would need a shot to keep her baby alive. Which of the following statements would be the best response by the nurse?
a. Yes, you will need an injection of RhoGAM at 28 weeks gestation and within 72 hours after birth.
b. Because the father of the baby is also Rh negative, your baby will not inherit Rh positive blood cells and you will not need the injection.
c. Yes, you will need the injection because this is your first pregnancy. You will not need it with subsequent pregnancies.
d. No, you will not need the injection because you are White. Rh incompatibility affects only Black women.
Answer: b. Because the father of the baby is also Rh negative, your baby will not inherit Rh positive blood cells and you will not need the injection.
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