In which of the following scenarios would hemolytic disease of the newborn be a possibility?
A)Mom is Rh-negative and dad is Rh-positive.
B)Both mom and dad are Rh-negative.
C)Both mom and dad are Rh-positive.
D)Mom is Rh-positive and dad is Rh-negative.
E)Mom is blood type O and dad is blood type B.

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Hemolytic disease of the newborn is only a possibility when mom is Rh-negative and dad and the fetus are Rh-positive. The blood type of the parents does not play a role in hemolytic disease.

In Which of the Following Scenarios Would Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn