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Marian is a 28-year-old woman who is 30 weeks' pregnant with her second child. Her first pregnancy and delivery was uncomplicated, and she now has a healthy 2-year-old girl. However, it is known that she is Rh-, and this child could be at risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn. She did receive RhoGAM with her first pregnancy. She presents to your maternal-fetal medicine clinic for a checkup, as she is a medium-risk pregnant mom.
-Which factor would increase the risk of the unborn child being Rh+?

Question

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  Marian is a 28-year-old woman who is 30 weeks' pregnant with her second child. Her first pregnancy and delivery was uncomplicated, and she now has a healthy 2-year-old girl. However, it is known that she is Rh-, and this child could be at risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn. She did receive RhoGAM with her first pregnancy. She presents to your maternal-fetal medicine clinic for a checkup, as she is a medium-risk pregnant mom.
-Which factor would increase the risk of the unborn child being Rh+?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The father being Rh+ would increase the chance of the unborn child being Rh+. The Rh factor is inherited from both parents, and if the father is Rh+, there is a 50% chance that the unborn child will also be Rh+.

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