A postpartum patient who delivered a full-term, healthy neonate has blood drawn for a Kleihauer-Betke test.Based on this information, the nurse should plan care to manage:

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The Kleihauer-Betke test is used to detect the presence of fetal red blood cells in the maternal circulation, which can occur due to fetal-maternal hemorrhage. If the mother is Rh negative, this can lead to Rh sensitization and possible complications in future pregnancies. Therefore, the nurse should plan care to manage Rh incompatibility.

A Postpartum Patient Who Delivered a Full-Term, Healthy Neonate Has