Rh alloimmunization prevention
NCLEX-RN glossary · Health Promotion And Maintenance
Definition
The administration of Rh-immune globulin to an Rh-negative mother to prevent the formation of antibodies against Rh-positive fetal blood cells.
Rh alloimmunization prevention in plain English
This is a critical preventative measure that protects future pregnancies from life-threatening hemolytic disease of the newborn. The main trap is failing to confirm the Rh status of both the mother and newborn before determining the need for globulin administration.
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