The nurse is caring for a trauma patient in the emergency department who is 26-weeks pregnant. Which maternal test does the nurse anticipate will be performed to determine if there is fetal blood in the maternal circulation?

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The Kleihauer-Betke test is used to detect fetal blood cells in the maternal circulation, which is important in trauma cases to assess for fetal-maternal hemorrhage.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Trauma Patient in the Emergency