What should the nurse be aware of concerning hemolytic diseases of the newborn?
A) Rh incompatibility matters only when Rh-negative offspring are born to an Rh-positive mother.
B) ABO incompatibility is more likely than Rh incompatibility to precipitate significant anemia.
C) Exchange transfusions are frequently required in the treatment of hemolytic disorders.
D) The indirect Coombs' test is performed on the mother before birth;the direct Coombs' test is performed on the cord blood after birth.

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An indirect Coombs' test may be performed on the mother a few times during pregnancy.Only the Rh-positive offspring of an Rh-negative mother is at risk.ABO incompatibility is more common than Rh incompatibility but causes less severe problems;significant anemia,for instance,is rare with ABO.Exchange transfers are needed infrequently because of the decrease in the incidence of severe hemolytic disease in newborns from Rh incompatibility.

What Should the Nurse Be Aware of Concerning Hemolytic Diseases