A primigravida is Rh negative and her husband is Rh positive. She is concerned about the health of the fetus. The nurse explains that there is little danger to the fetus if it is Rh positive; however, the mother would become sensitized during delivery
If this were the case, the mother would produce what in subsequent pregnancies?
a.
Rh-negative blood cells
b.
Rh-positive blood cells
c.
Rh-negative antibodies
d.
Rh-positive antibodies
ANS: D
If the mother is exposed to the Rh antigen, Rh-positive antibodies will be produced after delivery of an Rh-positive baby. If the baby is Rh negative, no antibodies will be produced.
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