If hemolytic disease of the newborn develops as a result of Rh incompatibility,the baby's blood may be slowly removed and replaced with _____ blood.

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Hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when the mother is Rh- and the baby is Rh+. This leads to the production of anti-Rh antibodies in the mother's blood, which can cross the placenta and attack the baby's red blood cells. To treat this condition, the baby's blood may be slowly removed and replaced with Rh- blood to avoid further destruction of red blood cells. Therefore, the best choice is option B (Rh-).

If Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Develops as a Result