A client who is at 32 weeks' gestation is determined to be at high risk for ABO incompatibility. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate implementing?
1. Intramuscular administration of 300 mcg of Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM).
2. Obtain an antibody screen (indirect Coombs test) to determine whether the client has developed isoimmunity.
3 Note the potential for ABO incompatibility and plan to carefully assess the neonate for the development of hyperbilirubinemia.
4. Notify the primary care provider and document the potential need for treatment of fetal hemolytic anemia in the baby after delivery.
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Explanation:
1. RhoGAM is administered to prevent sensitization after exposure to Rh-positive blood.
2. An antibody screen (indirect Coombs test) is done to determine whether an Rh-negative woman is sensitized (has developed isoimmunity) to the Rh antigen.
3. Unlike the situation with Rh incompatibility, antepartum treatment of ABO incompatibility is not warranted because it does not cause severe anemia. As part of the initial assessment, however, the nurse should note whether the potential for an ABO incompatibility exists in order to alert healthcare providers to the need for carefully assessing the newborn for the development of hyperbilirubinemia.
4. Unlike the situation with Rh incompatibility, antepartum treatment of ABO incompatibility is not warranted because it does not cause severe anemia.
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