A clinic nurse is planning when to administer R h immune globulin (R h o G A M) to an R h-negative pregnant client. When should the first dose of R h o G A M be administered?

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Rho(D) Immune Globulin (RhIG), commonly known as RhoGAM, is administered to Rh-negative pregnant women at 28 weeks' gestation to prevent Rh sensitization for the remainder of the pregnancy. It is also given within 72 hours after the birth of an Rh-positive baby to prevent future Rh sensitization.

A Clinic Nurse Is Planning When to Administer R H