An exchange transfusion will accomplish all of the following except

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Exchange transfusion involves replacing the newborn's blood with donor blood, which can reduce the amount of maternal antibody and antibody-coated red blood cells in the circulation, as well as the bilirubin level. However, it does not directly affect the hemoglobin level in the circulation. The main purpose of exchange transfusion is to prevent or treat severe hyperbilirubinemia, which can cause brain damage in newborns.

An Exchange Transfusion Will Accomplish All of the Following Except