The Rh factor can result in a risk to a child if
A)the fetus's blood is Rh negative and the mother's is Rh positive.
B)the fetus's blood is Rh positive and the mother's is Rh negative.
C)the father's Rh factor and the mother's Rh factor are both negative.
D)the father's Rh factor and the mother's Rh factor are both positive.

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If the fetus is Rh positive and the mother is Rh negative, there is a risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn, where the mother's immune system attacks the fetus's red blood cells, leading to anemia, jaundice, and potential brain damage or death. If the mother is Rh positive and the fetus is Rh negative, there is no risk since the mother's immune system will not recognize the fetus's Rh factor as foreign. The father's Rh factor is not relevant in determining the risk to the child.

The Rh Factor Can Result in a Risk to a Child