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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.
-What type of hypersensitivity reaction will Marian's babies be at risk for upon delivery?

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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.
-What type of hypersensitivity reaction will Marian's babies be at risk for upon delivery?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marian's baby could be at risk for hemolytic disease of the newborn, which is caused by maternal antibodies crossing the placenta and attacking fetal red blood cells. This is a type II hypersensitivity reaction.

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