In which of the following situations might Rh incompatibility develop?
A) Mother is Rh negative; fetus is Rh negative
B) Mother is Rh positive; father is Rh positive
C) Mother is Rh negative; fetus is Rh positive
D) Mother is Rh positive; fetus is Rh negative
E) Mother is Rh positive; fetus is Rh positive

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Rh incompatibility can develop when the mother is Rh negative and the fetus is Rh positive. This is because the mother's body may recognize the fetus's Rh-positive blood cells as foreign and produce antibodies against them.

In Which of the Following Situations Might Rh Incompatibility Develop