Physiological AdaptationQuestion 2053 of 2368
Which maternal-fetal blood combination can cause hemolytic disease of the newborn from Rh incompatibility?
- Rh-positive mother and Rh-negative fetus
- Rh-negative mother and Rh-negative fetus
- Rh-negative mother and Rh-positive fetus
- Rh-positive mother and Rh-positive fetus
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Correct answer: Rh-negative mother and Rh-positive fetus
An Rh-negative mother makes antibodies against Rh-positive fetal red blood cells.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Newborn Care: Hyperbilirubinemia and Jaundice. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026