An infant diagnosed with erythroblastosis fetalis would characteristically exhibit:
A)Edema.
B)Immature red blood cells.
C)Enlargement of the heart.
D)Ascites.

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Erythroblastosis fetalis occurs when the fetus compensates for the anemia associated with Rh incompatibility by producing large numbers of immature erythrocytes to replace those hemolyzed. Edema would occur with hydrops fetalis,a more severe form of erythroblastosis fetalis. The fetus with hydrops fetalis may exhibit effusions into the peritoneal,pericardial,and pleural spaces. The infant with hydrops fetalis displays signs of ascites.

An Infant Diagnosed with Erythroblastosis Fetalis Would Characteristically Exhibit