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jCorn1234

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is assessing the newborn and discovers a yellowing of the skin. This jaundice appeared at birth and is considered:
 
  a. within normal limits.
  b. pathological.
  c. a result of iron deficiency.
  d. indicating possible hepatitis.

Question 2

The nurse assures a patient who has become sensitized to the Rh antigen that she can be protected for future pregnancies by receiving injections of:
 
  a. iron.
  b. vitamin B12.
  c. RhoGAM.
  d. type O blood.


ebonylittles

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Jaundice observed at birth is considered an indicator of a pathological condition, erythroblastosis fetalis.

Answer to Question 2

C
RhoGAM prevents the development of naturally occurring maternal antibodies.


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