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nummyann

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If an Rh-negative mother is giving birth to an Rh-positive infant, the nurse should be prepared to administer
 
  A)
  antihistamines like Benadryl.
  B)
  alpha interferon.
  C)
  Rh immune globulin.
  D)
  a monoclonal antibody like infliximab.

Question 2

A 30-year-old woman who has given birth 12 hours prior is displaying signs and symptoms of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
 
  The client's husband is confused as to why a disease of coagulation can result in bleeding. Which of the nurse's following statements best characterizes DIC?
  A)
  So much clotting takes place that there are no available clotting components left, and bleeding ensues.
  B)
  Massive clotting causes irritation, friction, and bleeding in the small blood vessels.
  C)
  Excessive activation of clotting causes an overload of vital organs, resulting in bleeding.
  D)
  The same hormones and bacteria that cause clotting also cause bleeding.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans:
C

Feedback:

The injection of Rh immune globulin prevents sensitization in Rh-negative mothers who have given birth to Rh-positive infants if administered at 28 weeks' gestation and within 72 hours of delivery, abortion, or genetic amniocentesis. Antihistamines, alpha-interferon, or infliximab is not used in this situation.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
A

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DIC hemorrhage results from an insufficiency of clotting proteins after large-scale coagulation. It is not a result of physical irritation, organ overload, or bacteria and hormones.




nummyann

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


zacnyjessica

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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