A woman who is 18 weeks pregnant is diagnosed with isoimmunization. The nurse should know that:

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Fetal transfusion may be required in cases of isoimmunization to treat fetal anemia. This condition occurs when the mother's immune system develops antibodies against the fetal blood cells, potentially leading to severe anemia in the fetus. Rho immune globulin is used to prevent isoimmunization, not treat it once it has occurred, and is typically administered earlier in pregnancy or after delivery if the mother is Rh-negative and the baby is or might be Rh-positive.

A Woman Who Is 18 Weeks Pregnant Is Diagnosed with Isoimmunization