Which laboratory test will assist the nurse in identifying infants who are prone to develop hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)?
A) Total bilirubin
B) Coombs
C) Rh antibodies
D) Platelets

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The Coombs test is used to detect antibodies that may cause hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) by identifying maternal antibodies bound to fetal red blood cells.

Which Laboratory Test Will Assist the Nurse in Identifying Infants