It is determined that a client's blood Rh is negative and her partner's is positive. To help prevent Rh isoimmunization, the nurse anticipates that the client will receive RhoGAM at which time?
A) At 34 weeks' gestation and immediately before discharge
B) 24 hours before delivery and 24 hours after delivery
C) In the first trimester and within 2 hours of delivery
D) At 28 weeks' gestation and again within 72 hours after delivery
D
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To prevent isoimmunization, the woman should receive RhoGAM at 28 to 32 weeks gestation and again within 72 hours after delivery.
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