An infant was born with hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). What treatment does the healthcare professional anticipate for this baby?
a. Administration of intravenous fluids to dilute the blood
b. Replacement transfusion of Rh-positive blood not contaminated with anti-Rh antibodies
c. Performance of a splenectomy to prevent the destruction of abnormal erythrocytes
d. Replacement transfusion of Rh-negative erythrocytes
Ans: b. Replacement transfusion of Rh-positive blood not contaminated with anti-Rh antibodies
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Public recognition of one's gender assignment as male or female and the individual's expression of appropriate social behaviors related to that assignment is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word