To prevent Rh isoimmunization,RhIG (RhoGAM)is administered to all:
A)Rh-negative women who deliver an Rh-positive newborn.
B)Rh-positive women who deliver an Rh-negative newborn.
C)Rh-negative newborns whose mothers are Rh positive.
D)Rh-positive fathers before conception of second newborn when first newborn was Rh positive.

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Rh IG human gamma globulin concentrate of anti-D is administered to all unsensitized Rh-negative women after delivery or abortion of an Rh-positive newborn or fetus.Administering RhIG to an individual who is Rh positive will result in agglutination of red cells and hemolysis.It will not alter the person's genetic makeup.The anti-D antibody contained in RhIG will have no effect on Rh-negative newborns because the D antibody is not present.

To Prevent Rh Isoimmunization,RhIG (RhoGAM)is Administered to All