The labor and delivery nurse

The labor and delivery nurse

Susan P. had a SVD (spontaneous vaginal delivery) today approximately 2 hours ago. The labor and delivery nurse is calling to give you report. She is new and not sure what you want to know from her.

Question:

Note that you discover that Susan is Rh-negative, her baby is Rh-positive. What now?

Please discuss Rhogam. The drug, the need, the route, the risk.

When must you give this and under what circumstances will you give this injection?

Please also recall any other reason Rhogam would be given, and when.

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