A clinic nurse is planning when to administer Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM) to an Rh-negative pregnant client. When should the first dose of RhoGAM be administered?
1. After the birth of the infant
2. 1 month postpartum
3. During labor
4. At 28 weeks' gestation
4
Explanation: 4. When the woman is Rh negative and not sensitized and the father is Rh positive or unknown, Rh immune globulin is given prophylactically at 28 weeks' gestation.
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a. Policies related to consistent use of Standard Precautions b. Hepatitis vaccination mandate for workers in high-risk areas c. Implementation of a needleless system for intravenous therapy d. Number of sharps used in client care reduced where possible e. Postexposure prophylaxis provided in a timely manner
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1. "These are just the routine tests we draw on all pregnant women." 2. "This sample will tell us about your current health and whether we need to watch for any genetic conditions in your baby." 3. "We'll talk more about these tests when the results are back." 4. "Don't worry about this testing. It almost always comes back normal."
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