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Melani1276

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A patient who is six weeks pregnant is Rh-negative. The spouse reports being Rh-negative also. What action should the nurse plan to take based upon this information?
 
  A) If an antibody screen is negative, the nurse will administer RhoGAM to the patient
  B) If an antibody screen is positive, the nurse will administer RhoGAM to the patient
  C) The nurse will arrange for an amniocentesis to assess hemolytic disease in the fetus
  D) The nurse will perform all normal procedures and follow-up tasks because the Rh status of the patient and the child are not a concern at this time

Question 2

A female patient is experiencing abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and fatigue. What should the nurse do first?
 
  A) Monitor the patient for signs of shock
  B) Ascertain from the patient if she has been sexually active to rule out pregnancy
  C) Assume a pregnancy and prepare to determine the viability of the fetus
  D) Prepare for IV blood transfusion


leeeep

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A


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