An exchange transfusion will accomplish all of the following except

a. Reduce the amount of antibody-coated red blood cells in the newborn's circulation
b. Reduce the amount of maternal antibody in the newborn's circulation
c. Reduce the bilirubin level in the newborn's circulation
d. Reduce the hemoglobin level in the newborn's circulation


Answer: d

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