The priority assessment for the Rh-positive infant whose mother's indirect Coombs test was positive at 36 weeks is:
a. skin color.
b. temperature.
c. respiratory rate.
d. blood glucose level.
ANS: A
An Rh-negative infant whose mother was sensitized during the current pregnancy will have decreased red blood cells (RBCs) and exhibit skin pallor because of erythroblastosis fetalis. The temperature, respiratory rate, and blood glucose level are not assessments associated with erythroblastosis fetalis.
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