A patient who is at 32 weeks' gestation is determined to be at high risk for ABO incompatibility. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate implementing?
A) Intramuscular administration of 300 mcg of Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM) to the patient
B) Notify the patient's primary care provider and document the potential need for treatment of fetal hemolytic anemia in the patient's baby after delivery.
C) Obtain an antibody screen (indirect Coombs' test) to determine whether the patient has developed isoimmunity.
D) Note the potential for ABO incompatibility and plan to carefully assess the patient's neonate for the development of hyperbilirubinemia.
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